Person: David Pipe

Three things we will learn today

When it comes to placing horses, there is only one Willie Mullins.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Death Duty clearly a star in the making

That Death Duty of Gordon Elliott’s is potentially some horse, writes Pat Keane.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2016

Here's why Douvan should be aimed at the Gold Cup

If Willie Mullins sticks to the tried and trusted system that has served him so well there’s no doubt Douvan will head for the two-mile Champion Chase at Cheltenham, with a possible tilt at the Gold Cup put back to 2018.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Un De Sceaux on mission for Prix La Barka victory at Auteuil

Connections of Un De Sceaux are hoping the return to soft ground enables their pride and joy to return to winning ways in today’s Prix La Barka at Auteuil.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Bellshill to go one better

Not the return I had hoped for, yesterday at Punchestown, but we can look forward to this afternoon and hope for better luck. 

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Buveur D’Air set to prove he’s a Top novice at Aintree

Vautour is the star attraction on day two of Aintree’s Grand National meeting and, understandably, his odds for the JLT Melling Chase are prohibitive. 

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

2016 Cheltenham Festival - St Patrick's Thursday - Cheltenham Racecourse

Tom Scudamore plumps for Ballynagour ahead of Grand National

Tom Scudamore is keeping his fingers crossed he has made the right decision after siding with Ballynagour in the Crabbie’s Grand National on Saturday.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2016

Gars Bar Dine can get off the mark over shorter trip at Fairyhouse

The action moves to Fairyhouse this afternoon, and Gars Bar Dine can get off the mark over hurdles by taking the second race, a two-mile-two maiden, for Sue Bramall.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

Barry Geraghty to appeal against 30-day ban

Barry Geraghty is to appeal the 30-day ban he was issued by stewards at Limerick following his ride aboard Noble Emperor on Sunday.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

Pipe can bag another Kim Muir with Doctor Harper

The exciting Limini gets the nap to take this afternoon’s mares’ novices’ hurdle for the dominant Willie Mullins-Ruby Walsh team.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Up and running nicely despite my Annie Power failure

You know how it goes at this stage.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Taquin Du Seuil added to Ryanair Chase line-up

Taquin Du Seuil has been supplemented for Thursday’s Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Our Father hasn’t a prayer of lining out at Cheltenham

Ante-post favourite Our Father has been removed from the betting by most bookmakers for the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival next Thursday.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Affaire D’Honneur bids for Imperial Cup glory at Sandown

Unlucky Betfair Hurdle fourth Affaire D’Honneur is one of 28 entries for Saturday’s Imperial Cup at Sandown.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2016

Kerry Lee hoping for rain to boost Russe Blanc’s Irish National bid

Kerry Lee will be praying for a rainy Easter as she contemplates running Russe Blanc in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on March 28.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2016

Unowhatimeanharry to swerve Coral Cup

Harry Fry thinks the Coral Cup is an unlikely Cheltenham Festival target for Unowhatimeanharry, with the Grade One Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle and the Pertemps Network Final remaining the preferred options.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Tagrita makes it two in a row

Tagrita built on her recent return to form with a second win in succession in the Cash Out With Betfair Handicap Hurdle at Wincanton.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

Blazer among Willie Mullins’ handicap squad for Cheltenham Festival

Entries have been revealed for the 10 handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival with less than three weeks to go before the meeting gets under way.

Fri, 26 Feb, 2016

Tony Curran hoping Flemenstar can win an ‘away game’

Trainer Tony Curran is more hopeful than confident that Irish challenger Flemenstar can win an “away game” in today’s Betfair Ascot Chase.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Willie Mullins dominates Betfair Hurdle contenders

Willie Mullins has a strong-hand at the five-day stage of the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury with four of the top six in the weights from 31 to stand their ground.

Tue, 09 Feb, 2016

Home Of The Brave stripped of Minstrel Stakes success

Home Of The Brave has been stripped of his victory in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh in July after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2016

Today's Tips: Montys Meadow can get punters off to a flyer at Punchestown

At the last meeting of the year, in Punchestown, Montys Meadow can get punters off to a flyer by taking the opening beginners’ chase for trainer Jimmy Mangan.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

Stars align at Kempton for King George Christmas cracker

Irish challengers Don Cossack and Vautour are among the star names among the 10 horses left in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on Saturday.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2015

Seabass to have another crack at Grand National

Another crack at the Crabbie’s Grand National is the dream for connections of Seabass after the 12-year-old rolled back the years with victory at Thurles on Sunday.

Tue, 22 Dec, 2015

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to thrive in testing conditions

Paul Nicholls is confident Silviniaco Conti san extend his fruitful association with the Betfair Chase at Haydock today.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015

Silviniaco Conti ready for third Betfair Chase success, says Paul Nicholls

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to be primed for action as he shoots for a third success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2015

Last season's hero Coneygree a doubt for Hennessy Gold Cup

Last season’s Gold Cup hero Coneygree is a potential doubt for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on Saturday week after meeting with a small setback.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Paul Nicholls bullish about Silviniaco Conti prospects in Betfair Chase

Paul Nicholls expects Silviniaco Conti to be primed for action as he shoots for a third success in the Betfair Chase at Haydock on Saturday.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Barry Geraghty looking forward to reunion with More Of That at Cheltenham

Barry Geraghty has been pleased with what he has seen from More Of That ahead of his fencing debut in the Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase at Cheltenham today.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Today's Tips: Tycoon Prince can make winning jump debut at Punchestown

Today’s card at Punchestown plays host to some top prospects for the season ahead, but may result in a number of short-priced favourites.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Blackmore off the mark as a pro

Rachael Blackmore recorded her first success as a professional when getting 11-2 chance Most Honourable home in front by the narrowest of margins in the Woodrooff Handicap Hurdle last night at Clonmel track.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Figaro looks up to the task in Bumper at Galway on Monday

It will be mildly surprising should Dermot Weld totally dominate Galway next week in the way he has done many times in the past.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Fly jets in for French Champion mission

Willie Mullins reports Hurricane Fly in rude health ahead of the legendary hurdler’s return to his homeland for the Grande Course de Haies d’Auteuil in Paris tomorrow.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2015

There’s a chance I could have got it wrong - Bryan Cooper

Bryan Cooper admitted he could be on the wrong horse in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Gold Cup at Punchestown today having picked Road To Riches over Don Cossack.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Ballynagour primed for Punchestown trip

David Pipe is targeting the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup with Ballynagour following his tremendous effort in defeat at Aintree last week.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

AP McCoy may ride Yes Tom in Scottish National

Stuart Crawford could call upon the services of AP McCoy to partner Yes Tom in the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

Grand Jesture and Gallant Oscar top Grand National betting

Grand Jesture and Gallant Oscar, second and third respectively behind The Druids Nephew at Cheltenham last week, have been installed as 10-1 joint-favourites with the sponsors for the €275,000 BoyleSports Irish Grand National after the weights were announced for the Fairyhouse feature on April 6.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2015