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The Game Changer (IRE) b g 19th May 2009Track Horse
Track Horse
The Game Changer (IRE) b g 19th May 2009
Last Win
Down Royal Fri, 22nd Jun, 18 5/2Fav, D N Russell
(2344 days)
Last Run
Galway Sun, 5th Aug, 18
u.r., 20/1, A Ring
(2300 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
1
0
1
0%
€17
-1.00
Hurdle IRE
25
5
9
20%
€137,780
-2.62
Chase IRE
24
7
7
29%
€166,765
-6.17
NHF IRE
2
1
0
50%
€5,600
2.00
Hurdle GB
3
0
1
0%
£3,676
-3.00
Chase GB
3
0
1
0%
£29,195
-3.00
Under Rules Total
58
13
19
22%
-13.80
Form Figures
1B1316-0284231203-933112102111-422234324P-0PPP0211P44-7285192PU/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1B1316-0284231203-933112102111-422234324P-0PPP0211P44-7285192PU/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
n
MorningSP
Change of Trainer C F Swan to Gordon Elliott
03Nov13 Cor 16f Soft 4y MdnHdl(10K)
11-7[11/8Fav]1st of 11, 1.75L to Daneking
D N Russell
5/211/8Fav
Apr 2013
Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Camas Park Stud
Purchaser: M O'toole
€190,000
Lots Sold: 12
Prices
Avg: €91,167
Median: €72,500
Maximum: €190,000
Jun 2012
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Crossogue Stud
Purchaser: Brendan Bashford B/s
€35,000
Lots Sold: 365
Prices
Avg: €14,902
Median: €12,000
Maximum: €150,000
Symbols Explained
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Race
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Apr 2013
Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Camas Park Stud
Purchaser: M O'toole
€190,000
Lots Sold: 12
Prices
Avg: €91,167
Median: €72,500
Maximum: €190,000
Jun 2012
Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Crossogue Stud
Purchaser: Brendan Bashford B/s
€35,000
Lots Sold: 365
Prices
Avg: €14,902
Median: €12,000
Maximum: €150,000
Reports in which The Game Changer (IRE) was mentioned
Listen Dear back in action at Ballybrit
Prolific mare Listen Dear returns from over a year on the sidelines in the Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase at Galway today. Sun 05th Aug
Mullins the 1st amateur to win Galway Hurdle in 27 years
Patrick Mullins became the first Galway Hurdle winning amateur rider since Philip Fenton on Sagaman in 1991 when steering his father Willie's Sharjah to success in the Guiness-backed Ladies Day highlight at Ballybrit. Thu 02nd Aug
Kennedy rides out his claim on Neverushacon
Paddy Kennedy rode out his claim in style, as he partnered Neverushacon to easy win in Party Time Ltd. Marquee Hire Chase. Sun 08th Jul
Elliott & Russell double-up with Changer
After winning the second with Boot Camp, Gordon Elliott, Davy Russell and Gigginstown House Stud quickly doubled-up in the third, the www.thetote.com Hurdle, as The Game Changer got the better of stable mate Flaxen Flare. Fri 22nd Jun
Elliott sends strong team to Down Royal
A treble at Downpatrick last Sunday firmly indicated the Gordon Elliott team are back on track and the Cullentra House Stables operator will be hoping for further success in Northern Ireland on Down Royal’s Friday card. Fri 22nd Jun
Mullins star trio do battle in Champion Chase
Tuesday's Boylesports Champion Chase at Punchestown really lives up to its name with Willie Mullins fielding three of his stable stars. Tue 24th Apr
'Pointer' gives Team Giggs a Graded treble
Clarcam surprised his trainer Gordon Elliott in winning the Grade 2 TheTote.com Fortria Chase at Navan today, when completing a Graded treble on the day for trainer Elliott, owner Gigginstown House Stud and jockey Jack Kennedy. Sun 12th Nov
Silver provides Meehan with first double
After winning the second on The Game Changer, Chris Meehan completed the first double of his career (which came in at 74/1), as he guided Silver Planeur to victory in the Low Low Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. Sun 10th Sep
Changer firmly back to his best
The Game Changer continued his resurgence in form as he just held off Ballycasey in the Kerrymaid Hurdle. Sun 10th Sep
Review ballinrobe 29th Aug
The Game Changer gained revenge on Ted Veale to take the Hollymount Nursing Home Chase, the feature race at BallinrobeTue 29th Aug
Game Changer back to winning ways
The Game Changer returned to winning ways over fences when running out a convincing victor of the Hollymount Nursing Home Chase at Ballinrobe. Tue 29th Aug
Ted gets another win to his name
Ted Veale recorded his first win over flights since taking the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2013, as he justified odds-on favouritism in the SF Engineering Consulting Hurdle. Thu 10th Aug
Button bids for quick follow-up at Sligo
Galway winner Ben Button is the stand out name in the feature event at Sligo on Thursday, the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle. Thu 10th Aug
All eyes on Douvan in Cork
All eyes at Cork on Sunday will be on the mighty Douvan, as he makes his hugely-anticipated seasonal reappearance in the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase. Sun 11th Dec
Opening race Naas brace for Donoghue
Keith Donoghue completed a Naas opening race double when in the Gigginstown House Stud colours he secured the Grade 3 Brady's Family Ham Supporting Kildare GAA Poplar Square Chase on Tell Us More. Sun 06th Nov
Review punchestown 12th Oct
Gordon Elliott plundered a four-timer at Punchestown, starting with Zanjabeel's win in the Coral.ie Best Price Guaranteed On All Irish Races 3-Y-O Maiden HurdleWed 12th Oct
Mullins wins first 'battle' with O'Leary
Willie Mullins has won the first ‘battle of the superpowers’ between himself and Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud at Gowran today, following the pair’s recent business split, as the Champion Trainer’s Ballycasey won the featured Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase at the expense of a trio of ‘2-3-4’ finishers for Champion Owner O’Leary. Sat 01st Oct
Kylecrue doubles up in Goodwill Chase
The John Ryan-trained Kylecrue produced a determined front-running performance to land his second pot of the week at Listowel in the Southampton Goodwill Chase. Fri 16th Sep
Melanna bids for hat-trick in Listowel feature
Melanna bids for a hat-trick when lining up in the valuable Guinness Handicap at Listowel on Friday. Fri 16th Sep
Review killarney 16th May
Cantlow (8-1) came with a wet sail to nail Your Busy in the McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney National Handicap ChaseMon 16th May
Clarcam proves too good for odds-on Game
Clarcam got the better of odds-on stable mate The Game Changer, in the feature at Killarney this evening, the Grade 3 Laurels Pub & Restaurant An Riocht Chase. Mon 16th May
Game bidding for Grade 3 honours at Killarney
After chasing home Douvan on his last three starts, The Game Changer will bid to get a deserved win to his name in the Grade Three Laurels Pub & Restaurant An Riocht Chase at Killarney on Monday. Mon 16th May
Review Punchestown 28th Apr
Warren Greatrex has another star stayer on his hands after One Track Mind landed the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at PunchestownThu 28th Apr
Mullins mulls Gold Cup for deadly Douvan
Douvan's Grand Tour of the three big spring Festivals was completed in style at Punchestown today as the imperious gelding extended his unbeaten record to ten in the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase. Thu 28th Apr
More brilliance from Douvan
Douvan, a brilliant winner of the Arkle, easily collected another Grade One prize in the Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree. Sat 09th Apr
Douvan ready for Aintree assignment
Connections of Douvan are confident he can live up to his star billing and maintain his unbeaten record over fences with victory in today's Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree. Sat 09th Apr
Douvan bids to live up to banker tag
Willie Mullins believes Douvan has enough experience to justify his billing and claim a second successive Cheltenham Festival success with victory in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy. Tue 15th Mar
13 oppose Douvan in Arkle
Douvan could face as many as 13 rivals in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Wed 09th Mar
Elliott reveals plans for Cheltenham hopes
With the Cheltenham Festival now just a fortnight away, Gordon Elliott talks through some of his team for the showpiece meeting. Tue 01st Mar
Review punchestown 15th Oct
Gordon Elliott and Bryan Cooper enjoyed the easiest Grade Three double they are ever likely to have at Punchestown, which was completed when Don Cossack coasted to victory in the Irish Daily Star ChaseThu 15th Oct
Sergeant completes Gigginstown treble
Gunnery Sergeant completed a great afternoon for Gigginstown House Stud at Punchestown when taking the bumper in the hands of Patrick Mullins. Thu 15th Oct
The Game Changer completes Graded treble
The Game Charger has taken really well to fences this year, and recorded his sixth chase win since tackling the larger obstacles in May by readily landing the Buck House Novice Chase at Punchestown. Thu 15th Oct
Going unchanged at Punchestown
Following further watering overnight the going remains unchanged at good (good to firm in places) at Punchestown where Don Cossack makes his eagerly awaited seasonal debut in the Irish Daily Star Chase. Thu 15th Oct
Review tipperary 4th Oct
Plinth came out on top in the Grade Two Istabraq Hurdle at TipperarySun 04th Oct
Walsh lands Grade 3 double on Changer
Ruby Walsh gave The Game Changer a cool ride to land the Like-A-Butterfly Novice Chase at Tipperary. Sun 04th Oct
Review roscommon 28th Sep
The Game Changer claimed Grade Three honours at Roscommon when landing the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Kilbegnet ChaseMon 28th Sep
The Game on top at Roscommon again
Smooth traveller The Game Changer enjoys the minimum trip around Roscommon, and he made it two from two over the course and distance at the Racecourse Road venue, landing the Grade 3 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Kilbegnet Novice Chase under Bryan Cooper. Mon 28th Sep
Rock The World comes back for more
Jessica Harrington's Rock The World rallied well to get back up and beat The Game Changer in the featured Grade Three Ballybrit Novice Chase in Galway. Tue 08th SepReview galway 8th Sep
Rock The World produced a thoroughly likeable performance when gamely seeing off The Game Changer to land the feature race at Galway, the Grade Three Ballybrit Novice ChaseTue 08th Sep
Galway preview
Just five go to post for the Grade Three Ballybrit Novice Chase, but the Galway feature has attracted a line-up befitting its feature race status. Tue 08th Sep
Galway Hurdle next up for The Game Changer
The Game Changer got back to winning ways as he ran out an easy victor of the three runner Wallstone Financial Novice Chase. Thu 23rd Jul
Outsider Arnaud takes the feature at Wexford
The Game Changer lost his unbeaten record over fences as he was beaten into second by 8/1 outsider Arnaud in the three-runner Stena Line Horizon Chase. Fri 03rd Jul
Wexford preview
The Game Changer looks to complete a hat-trick for Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud in an intriguing main event at Wexford this evening. Fri 03rd Jul
Review roscommon 8th Jun
Aranhill Chief showed excellent resolution to come out on top in the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase at RoscommonMon 08th Jun
The Game Changer too strong in Roscommon
The Game Changer put in a good display of jumping on his way to success in the two mile novice chase at Roscommon. Mon 08th JunRoscommon preview
Joint top-weight Leavethelighton bids to get a deserved big-race win to his name as he lines up in the feature at Roscommon this evening, the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase. Mon 08th Jun
Review punchestown 16th May
Real Steel pulled out all the stops to land the feature Panoramic Restaurant Handicap Chase in a thrilling three-way finish at PunchestownSat 16th May
The Game Changer impresses over fences
A switch to front-running tactics reaped dividends for The Game Changer in the beginners' chase at Punchestown. Sat 16th May
Punchestown preview
Foildubh heads the field for the Panoramic Restaurant Handicap Chase at Punchestown today as he seeks his first success in 18 months. Sat 16th May
Fitz much the best in Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle
He may not have always been super slick at his flights but that couldn't detract from another quality performance from Rebel Fitz as he landed odds of 30/100 under Barry Geraghty in the Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle at Tipperary. Sun 05th Oct
Lynch bounces back with Ladbrokes win
There was a dramatic finish to the feature at Listowel this afternoon as Portrade emerged victorious in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Thu 18th Sep
Darwins Fox too cute in Cork
Once Darwins Fox got to the front after the second he led his rivals a merry dance and scooted home in the J.P. McManus Rated Hurdle for trainer Henry de Bromhead. Sun 31st Aug
Cork preview
The Game Changer will be out to confirm Galway Hurdle form with a few of his rivals in a hot-looking contest for the JP McManus Rated Hurdle at Cork. Sun 31st Aug
Wexford provides Burke with first double
Jonathan Burke recorded his first ever double as he took the last at Killarney this evening, the Killarney Oaks Hotel Maiden Hurdle, on Discover Wexford (first time tongue strap) for Willie Codd. Fri 22nd AugReview killarney 22nd Aug
The Game Changer followed up his terrific third placing in the Galway Hurdle by taking the feature event at Killarney, the Download The Free Racing Post Mobile App Handicap HurdleFri 22nd Aug
Burke steers Changer to deserved win
The Game Changer got a deserved win to his name as he took the feature at Killarney this evening, the Grade C Download The Free Racing Post Mobile App Handicap Hurdle, under Jonathan Burke. Fri 22nd Aug
Review galway 31st Jul
The JP McManus-owned Thomas Edison was a popular winner of the Guinness Galway Hurdle on day four of the FestivalThu 31st Jul
Pivot continues his transformation
Pivot Bridge has proved a revelation since returning to hurdling last month, and he landed his biggest pot to date as he took the feature race on day one of the Killarney May Festival, the Grade B Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Sun 11th May
Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle preview
The Supreme Horse Racing Club will aim to secure their second lucrative prize in less than a fortnight as runaway Tramore winner Wood Breizh lines up in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Killarney. Sun 11th May
bragbet.com Handicap Hurdle preview
Glen Beg is reported to be in top form as she tries to improve on her recent Aintree third in the bragbet.com Handicap Hurdle on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. Tue 29th Apr
Review naas 9th Mar
Bryan Cooper survived an injury scare as he limbered up for some big rides at the Cheltenham Festival with a double in the Gigginstown House Stud colours in two of the main races at NaasSun 09th Mar
One, two for Gigginstown in Naas' second
A 325,000 Euro purchase in his time, as a three-year-old, Empire Of Dirt landed the Listed Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle as Gigginstown House Stud sent out the first two with their The Game Changer filling the runner-up spot in the second at Naas. Sun 09th Mar
Tank sights trained on Leopardstown
Philip Fenton expects to learn more about The Tullow Tank's potential aspirations as he chases a second Grade One of the season in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Fri 27th Dec
Review punchestown 8th Dec
Arvika Ligeonniere recorded a bloodless victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase after stable companion Sir Des Champs crashed out of the race in a third-fence fallSun 08th Dec
Smooth success for The Game Changer
The Game Changer (4/1) motored into contention on a tight rein and was pushed out by Davy Russell to score in the two mile novice hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 08th Dec
Balafre completes hat-trick as fav slips up
Ange Balafre completed a hat-trick this term in the two-mile novice hurdle, where odds-on favourite Arctic Fire slipped up on the level after two out when holding every chance. Sat 23rd Nov
Azorian scores 21 lengths debut hurdle win
Smart bumper performer Azorian made an impressive winning hurdle debut at Cork today when slamming his 13 rivals, in the Paddy Power Your Local Betting Shop INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle completing a double for jockey Davy Russell and owners Gigginstown House Stud. Sun 03rd Nov
The Game Changer learning in Cork
The Game Changer made a successful transition to hurdling when winning the opener in Cork for Charlie Swan and Davy Russell. Sun 03rd Nov
Promising start from The Game Changer
The victory of The Game Changer in the concluding UCC R&G National Flat Race at Cork was notable on a number of fronts. Firstly Nina Carberry pressed the button at precisely the right time on the sweet-travelling newcomer who held off fellow first-timer, Flags Pass by a length and a half. Thu 21st Mar
After race at Punchestown Thu, 15th Oct, 2015 (1st) 
He's entered at Cheltenham next weekend but I'd say we might have to take a pull now. He's after winning three Graded races now and has turned inside out. He loves it over fences. He'll get a break now until the spring and we'll look at the festivals at the back-end. If you look back to Galway he can still be tricky enough but when he gets there and things work out he's good. He'd have to improve again (to make up into a Grade 1 horse) as he's beating summer horses. We could look at Aintree and Punchestown with him. The Grand Annual is also an option.
Gordon Elliott
He's entered at Cheltenham next weekend but I'd say we might have to take a pull now. He's after winning three Graded races now and has turned inside out. He loves it over fences. He'll get a break now until the spring and we'll look at the festivals at the back-end. If you look back to Galway he can still be tricky enough but when he gets there and things work out he's good. He'd have to improve again (to make up into a Grade 1 horse) as he's beating summer horses. We could look at Aintree and Punchestown with him. The Grand Annual is also an option.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Limerick Thu, 23rd Jul, 2015 (1st)
I was humming and hawing this morning on whether to run him or not but that was great and he likes being ridden like that. It was a nice race to win and he'll run in the Galway Hurdle next.
Gordon Elliott
I was humming and hawing this morning on whether to run him or not but that was great and he likes being ridden like that. It was a nice race to win and he'll run in the Galway Hurdle next.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Roscommon Mon, 8th Jun, 2015 (1st)
He seems to enjoy jumping fences. We'll keep him for something at Galway, over fences, and he definitely get an entry in the Galway Hurdle as well. He was popping away and not doing anything too exciting but over the last three he was good when he wanted him. Riding him a bit more positively could be the key to him.
Gordon Elliott
He seems to enjoy jumping fences. We'll keep him for something at Galway, over fences, and he definitely get an entry in the Galway Hurdle as well. He was popping away and not doing anything too exciting but over the last three he was good when he wanted him. Riding him a bit more positively could be the key to him.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Punchestown Sat, 16th May, 2015 (1st)
It was a good old performance. We changed the tactics on him today and he jumped very well. Originally the plan was to come here and then have a bit of a break before the Galway Hurdle but on that performance we'll keep going chasing during the summer.
Gordon Elliott
It was a good old performance. We changed the tactics on him today and he jumped very well. Originally the plan was to come here and then have a bit of a break before the Galway Hurdle but on that performance we'll keep going chasing during the summer.
Gordon Elliott
After race at Killarney Fri, 22nd Aug, 2014 (1st)
This horse has so much ability. He has so much speed I think he could win over a mile on the flat and the flatter track here probably suits him. He got left a bit at the start at Galway and I didn't intend for him to be that far back. He will keep going while the ground is good and Johnny gave him a great ride.
C F Swan
This horse has so much ability. He has so much speed I think he could win over a mile on the flat and the flatter track here probably suits him. He got left a bit at the start at Galway and I didn't intend for him to be that far back. He will keep going while the ground is good and Johnny gave him a great ride.
C F Swan
After race at Punchestown Sun, 8th Dec, 2013 (1st)
It was a bit of a messy race the last day and they didn't go much of a gallop. He's a half brother to Johns Spirit [won the Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase in Cheltenham last month for Jonjo O'Neill] and he's a bit like him in that he doesn't like being in front too long. Even at home he can be a bit of a character if in front too long. I'm not sure where he'll go next, but we'll probably have to step him up to graded class now.
C F Swan
It was a bit of a messy race the last day and they didn't go much of a gallop. He's a half brother to Johns Spirit [won the Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase in Cheltenham last month for Jonjo O'Neill] and he's a bit like him in that he doesn't like being in front too long. Even at home he can be a bit of a character if in front too long. I'm not sure where he'll go next, but we'll probably have to step him up to graded class now.
C F Swan
After race at Cork Sun, 3rd Nov, 2013 (1st)
It was a messy type of a race and he's the type of horse who shouldn't be in front too long, but it wasn't Davy's fault as it was a slow gallop. He has to come late but he learned something. He's a funny horse at home. He's gawky and always looking at things when in front. He would have needed the run today. We'll keep it low-key for now and find a winners of one somewhere.
C F Swan
It was a messy type of a race and he's the type of horse who shouldn't be in front too long, but it wasn't Davy's fault as it was a slow gallop. He has to come late but he learned something. He's a funny horse at home. He's gawky and always looking at things when in front. He would have needed the run today. We'll keep it low-key for now and find a winners of one somewhere.
C F Swan
After race at Cork Thu, 21st Mar, 2013 (1st)
I was very worried about the ground. I told Nina that he had loads of pace and when he got to the front he idled a bit but he's a nice horse. (TW & EM)
C F Swan
I was very worried about the ground. I told Nina that he had loads of pace and when he got to the front he idled a bit but he's a nice horse. (TW & EM)
C F Swan
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