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Minella Indo (IRE) b g 18th Apr 2013Track Horse
Track Horse
Minella Indo (IRE) b g 18th Apr 2013
Last Win
Punchestown Wed, 11th Oct, 23 15/8Fav, Rachael Blackmore
(438 days)
Last Run
Punchestown Wed, 16th Oct, 24
2nd, 4/1, D J O'Keeffe
(67 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
3
1
2
33%
€69,350
3.00
Chase IRE
13
5
4
38%
€191,925
-3.18
NHF IRE
1
0
1
0%
€1,500
-1.00
Hurdle GB
1
1
0
100%
£75,635
50.00
Chase GB
7
1
3
14%
£543,398
3.00
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
25
8
10
32%
51.82
Form Figures
133-21121211F-413P-22P-1P144-32
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 133-21121211F-413P-22P-1P144-32
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Henry De Bromhead
Handler John Nallen
Nov 2013
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Rathkenty Stud
Purchaser: John Nallen
€24,000
Lots Sold: 882
Prices
Avg: €12,302
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €120,000
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.
Date Course
Conditions
Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Nov 2013
November National Hunt Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Rathkenty Stud
Purchaser: John Nallen
€24,000
Lots Sold: 882
Prices
Avg: €12,302
Median: €8,500
Maximum: €120,000
Reports in which Minella Indo (IRE) was mentioned
Race-fit French finds form to land gamble
With race fitness on his side, French Dynamite bounced back to his best when landing a gamble in the BetVictor Chase. Wed 16th Oct
‘The National exactly as we want it’ – Jockey Club chief hails Aintree changes
“The National exactly as we want it” – that was the verdict of Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale after the first running of the Randox Grand National under new conditions. Sat 13th Apr
Maximus returns for happy Grand National punters
Bookmakers were put to the sword as I Am Maximus’ supreme Randox Grand National triumph meant the layers left Aintree licking their wounds. Sat 13th Apr
So close, but Elliott has to give best to Mullins again
Gordon Elliott again had to give best to the “thorn in his side” that is Willie Mullins, with Delta Work finding only I Am Maximus too good for Delta Work in the Randox Grand National at Aintree. Sat 13th Apr
I Am Maximus rules supreme in National victory
I Am Maximus was an emphatic winning favourite of the Randox Grand National, storming clear of his rivals to give the all-conquering Willie Mullins a second victory in the Aintree showpiece. Sat 13th Apr
Two non-runners in Grand National
The field for this afternoon's Aintree Grand National has been reduced to 32 horses following the withdrawal of the Venitia Williams' trained Chambard (no 33) and Gordon Elliott's Run Wild Fred (no 19). Sat 13th Apr
Randox Grand National – What connections say
The eyes of the racing world will be focussed on Aintree at 4pm on Saturday for what promises to be another pulsating renewal of the Randox Grand National. Here are the thoughts of some of the connections hoping to strike gold in the world’s most famous steeplechase: Fri 12th Apr
Gerri Colombe edges out Envoi Allen in Champion Chase thriller
Gerri Colombe galloped to a dogged success in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal. Sat 11th Nov
O'Keeffe looking forward to Minella Indo spin
Fresh off his memorable victory on Gentlemansgame in last weekend’s Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby, jockey Darragh O’Keeffe has another chance to land a big race as teams up with Minella Indo in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal this afternoon. O’Keeffe is delighted to get the opportunity but is well aware of the difficulty of the task ahead. Sat 11th Nov
Grand National option for Gold Cup hero
Minella Indo emerged victorious from the season's first skirmish today - Punchestown's Grade 3 Irish Daily Star Best For Racing Chase, as the 2021 Gold Cup hero made a winning seasonal reappearance. Wed 11th Oct
A Plus Tard camp upbeat as Gold Cup defence looms
A Plus Tard was nothing short of sensational in winning last year’s Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup — but returns with a point to prove. Runner-up to stablemate Minella Indo two years ago, the Cheveley Park Stud-owned gelding turned the tables with a stunning 15-length success under the history-making Rachael Blackmore 12 months ago. Fri 17th Mar
'We know everyone is thinking of us' - Indo battles for De Bromhead
Gold Cup hero Minella Indo today notched a first success since Cheltenham in 2021 when landing Tramore's Grade 3 Savills New Year's Day Chase for trainer Henry De Bromhead, owner Barry Maloney and jockey Rachael Blackmore. Sun 01st JanMinella Indo gallant in Gold Cup defeat
Minella Indo made a gallant bid to defend his Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup crown, but had no answer to the blistering burst that Rachael Blackmore conjured up on A Plus Tard, who scored by a runaway 15 lengths. Fri 18th Mar
Blackmore strikes Gold on brilliant A Plus Tard
Rachael Blackmore created yet another piece of National Hunt racing history when becoming the first woman to partner the winner of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup aboard A Plus Tard. Fri 18th Mar
A Plus Tard proving popular to go one better in Gold Cup
A Plus Tard looks set to go off favourite for the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup as punters put their faith in last year’s runner-up to go one better in the Festival highlight. Fri 18th Mar
Gold Cup the highlight on exciting final day
Friday marks the the final afternoon of a Cheltenham Festival that, given last year’s behind-closed-doors status and some of the superstar performances, is likely to be remembered for a long time. Fri 18th Mar
Conflated upsets big guns in Irish Gold Cup
Gordon Elliott's Conflated turned the formbook upside down with a power-packed effort in the Grade One Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, the feature race on day one of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown. Sat 05th Feb
Dublin Racing Festival going update
The ground at Leopardstown remains Yielding for day one of the Dublin Racing Festival after no rain yesterday. Sat 05th Feb
Envoi Allen gets back on track
The 4/11 favourite Envoi Allen got back to winning ways with a facile success in the Join Racing TV Chase (Grade 2). Sat 30th Oct
Frodon beats Galvin in Down Royal thriller
The Ladbrokes Champion Chase (Grade 1) was a thrilling contest with Frodon (3/1) and Bryony Frost coming out on top after a great tussle from the second-last with Galvin (3/1). Sat 30th Oct
Market movers at Down Royal
After his treble yesterday, Gordon Elliott looks set for another good afternoon at Down Royal where the Cullentra handler has the favourite in four of the seven races. Sat 30th Oct
Mullins secures top trainer honours
Willie Mullins pinpointed all-the-way Ryanair Chase victor Allaho as the highlight of his six winners at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Fri 19th Mar
Kennedy in disbelief at Gold Cup win
Jack Kennedy may only be 21, but he will have to go some to top what he declared as “the best day of my life” after winning the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup on Minella Indo. Fri 19th Mar
Blackmore crowned Cheltenham's Leading Jockey
A stunning week for Rachael Blackmore at the Cheltenham Festival was completed on Friday as she became the first woman to secure the coveted top jockeys’ award. Fri 19th Mar
Minella Indo leads Gold Cup 1-2 for De Bromhead
Henry de Bromhead claimed a famous one-two in the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup as Minella Indo repelled the challenge of A Plus Tard. Fri 19th Mar
Champ headlines Henderson's dual Gold Cup assault
Champ and Santini give Nicky Henderson a strong hand in his bid for a third victory in the WellChild Cheltenham Gold Cup. Fri 19th Mar
Team Mullins wins Irish Gold Cup
Danny Mullins capitalised on his cousin David Mullins' recent retirement when gaining a career biggest win on spare ride Kemboy in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown today, thus continuing the dominance of trainer Willie Mullins at the Dublin Racing Festival.. Sun 07th Feb
Mullins seeks 11th Irish Gold Cup
Kemboy and Melon give Willie Mullins a strong hand in his bid for an 11th victory in the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup. Sun 07th Feb
O'Keeffe in Grade One breakthrough on A Plus Tard
A Plus Tard stayed on best to grab the honours in the final strides of a thrilling renewal of the Grade One Savills Chase at Leopardstown. Mon 28th Dec
Minella Indo heads stellar Savills Chase field
Minella Indo bids to enhance his Cheltenham Gold Cup claims in a mouthwatering renewal of the Savills Steeplechase at Leopardstown today. Mon 28th Dec
Blackmore at the double on Lord Erskine
Rachael Blackmore doubled up at Navan on board Lord Erskine in the two mile six handicap hurdle. Sun 22nd Nov
Minella Indo strolls home for de Bromhead
Gold Cup contender Minella Indo justified 2/11 favouritism with a facile success in the Grade 2 chase at Navan. Sun 22nd Nov
Going updates
Navan's going remains Soft to Heavy and a dry day is expected. The first of eight races gets under way at 11.40am. Sun 22nd NovFacile win for Minella Indo on seasonal reappearance
On his first start since being run down by Champ in that highly dramatic RSA Chase back in March, 8/13 favourite Minella Indo had no problems landing the M.W. Hickey Memorial Steeplechase (Grade 3). Mon 26th Oct
Champ lunges late to grab RSA glory
Barry Geraghty produced one of the special Cheltenham Festival rides as Champ came from the clouds to deny Minella Indo and Allaho in the RSA Insurance Novices’ Chase. Wed 11th Mar
'Classy' Envoi out to maintain perfect record
Gordon Elliott is hoping the “classy” Envoi Allen can maintain his unbeaten record in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. Wed 11th Mar
Navan double for de Bromhead as Indo jumps well for 1st chase win
Henry de Bromhead doubled his Navan score when last season’s star staying novice hurdler, Minella Indo (2/5), won his first event over racecourse fences in the Eco Friendly Cups Beginners Chase. Sat 18th Jan
Big splash from Laurina on chasing bow to make it 3 for Closutton
Her sister Immortality recently showed her prowess over larger obstacles with a point-to-point win and today Champion Hurdle fourth placer Laurina got off to an impressive start over fences at Gowran. Sat 23rd Nov
Albert Bartlett hero Minella Indo confirms star quality
Rachael Blackmore rode her third Grade One winner when Minella Indo confirmed himself the star of this sphere for the 2018/19 campaign in the Irish Daily Mirror Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Wed 01st May
Bookies can't split Albert Bartlett trio in Punchestown Novice
The first three horses home in Cheltenham's Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle renew rivalry at Punchestown this evening in the Irish Daily Mirror Novices Hurdle. Wed 01st MayBlackmore making more headlines on Indo
Minella Indo put up a remarkable display to win the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at 50-1 as Rachael Blackmore followed Bryony Frost into the record books with a Grade One winner over obstacles at the Cheltenham Festival. Fri 15th Mar
Allaho lands Grade 3 feature at Clonmel
Allaho booked his ticket for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival by landing the Grade 3 Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel. Thu 14th Feb
Small Farm shows his worth in Mullins dominated finish
Willie Mullins saddled a 1-2 in the BRC McMahon Reinforcements Maiden Hurdle at Limerick with Small Farm (20/1 into 14/1) beating Voix Des Tiep (7/4 out to 2/1) by a neck. Sat 29th Dec
Mullins finds Passageway to a quad
Despite dominating this year's Punchestown Festival, Passageway's victory in the concluding bumper appeared to surprise champion trainer Willie Mullins. Sat 28th Apr
After race at Punchestown Wed, 11th Oct, 2023 (1st) 
Minella Indo has given us so many great days and I’m delighted to see him start his season like that. His work was really good, but it was also good before the Gold Cup and it just didn’t happen for him there. It was a messy start and it just didn’t happen for him. He jumped from fence to fence today, his ears were pricked and Rachael said he really enjoyed it. I’m also delighted that Barry (Maloney, owner) is here as well. We entered him in the north (Down Royal's Champion Chase) but that’s only a couple of weeks away, so we’ll see. We can enjoy today and decide in the next couple of weeks. the Grand National is something we can discuss. Coming here after the Gold Cup run, we couldn’t make any big plans but we’re really encouraged now for the rest of the season.
Henry De Bromhead
Minella Indo has given us so many great days and I’m delighted to see him start his season like that. His work was really good, but it was also good before the Gold Cup and it just didn’t happen for him there. It was a messy start and it just didn’t happen for him. He jumped from fence to fence today, his ears were pricked and Rachael said he really enjoyed it. I’m also delighted that Barry (Maloney, owner) is here as well. We entered him in the north (Down Royal's Champion Chase) but that’s only a couple of weeks away, so we’ll see. We can enjoy today and decide in the next couple of weeks. the Grand National is something we can discuss. Coming here after the Gold Cup run, we couldn’t make any big plans but we’re really encouraged now for the rest of the season.
Henry De Bromhead
After race at Tramore Sun, 1st Jan, 2023 (1st)
it's an emotional day when you see pictures of Jacksy (De Bromhead) up around the place. Often these things don't happen in racing but to win the big race here at our local track on this day is fantastic. I'm delighted for Indo and the Maloneys and for everyone. It's brilliant to see the crowd here and the roar he got was amazing. We know everyone is thinking of us and it's just brilliant. The support from everyone really helps us through it. the horse deserved it and Rachael was brilliant on him. She gave him a really good ride and he jumped brilliant apart from the last possibly. He just got under it a bit. I thought we were going to get done but Rachael really got him over the line, it was fantastic. We will enjoy today, this is a fantastic race to win. He hasn't won since the Gold Cup (in 2021). We were thinking about the Irish Gold Cup but we might just head straight to Cheltenham - we will see.
Henry De Bromhead
it's an emotional day when you see pictures of Jacksy (De Bromhead) up around the place. Often these things don't happen in racing but to win the big race here at our local track on this day is fantastic. I'm delighted for Indo and the Maloneys and for everyone. It's brilliant to see the crowd here and the roar he got was amazing. We know everyone is thinking of us and it's just brilliant. The support from everyone really helps us through it. the horse deserved it and Rachael was brilliant on him. She gave him a really good ride and he jumped brilliant apart from the last possibly. He just got under it a bit. I thought we were going to get done but Rachael really got him over the line, it was fantastic. We will enjoy today, this is a fantastic race to win. He hasn't won since the Gold Cup (in 2021). We were thinking about the Irish Gold Cup but we might just head straight to Cheltenham - we will see.
Henry De Bromhead
After race at Cheltenham Fri, 19th Mar, 2021 (1st)
It was incredible. Jack was brilliant on Minella Indo, who is just such a tough horse. It’s all down to the crew at home, who work so hard. And the support of all our clients, it’s just brilliant. Whatever it is about here — he’s a little bit like Put The Kettle On — he just comes alive. He’s fast asleep at home on a daily basis, but even saddling him today, he was like he was before the Albert Bartlett — he was kicking the back door and so up for it. We obviously had the mishap at Christmas and he wasn’t as good in the Irish Gold Cup, but we wanted to get a clear round that day and Rachael rode him brilliantly. It’s all come together here and it’s fantastic. To win a Cheltenham Gold Cup is something you dream about.
Henry De Bromhead
It was incredible. Jack was brilliant on Minella Indo, who is just such a tough horse. It’s all down to the crew at home, who work so hard. And the support of all our clients, it’s just brilliant. Whatever it is about here — he’s a little bit like Put The Kettle On — he just comes alive. He’s fast asleep at home on a daily basis, but even saddling him today, he was like he was before the Albert Bartlett — he was kicking the back door and so up for it. We obviously had the mishap at Christmas and he wasn’t as good in the Irish Gold Cup, but we wanted to get a clear round that day and Rachael rode him brilliantly. It’s all come together here and it’s fantastic. To win a Cheltenham Gold Cup is something you dream about.
Henry De Bromhead
After race at Navan Sun, 22nd Nov, 2020 (1st)
I'm delighted with that. He did everything good, it was a lovely race for him and I'm glad we've got it behind us now. You couldn't have asked him to do it any better. He jumped really well and did everything he had to do. I would imagine we'll aim towards the Savills Chase at Christmas, I think that will be our next one. He's had two nice races for second-season novices and now we have to go against the big lads and see how we fare there.
Henry De Bromhead
I'm delighted with that. He did everything good, it was a lovely race for him and I'm glad we've got it behind us now. You couldn't have asked him to do it any better. He jumped really well and did everything he had to do. I would imagine we'll aim towards the Savills Chase at Christmas, I think that will be our next one. He's had two nice races for second-season novices and now we have to go against the big lads and see how we fare there.
Henry De Bromhead
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