Form and Entries for Horse Empire Of Dirt (IRE)

Empire Of Dirt (IRE) b g 18th Feb 2007

Track Horse HorseTracker

Empire Of Dirt (IRE) b g 18th Feb 2007

Sire

Westerner (GB)

Dam

Rose Of Inchiquin (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Roselier (FR)

Owner

Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer

Gordon Elliott

Breeder

Sean Harnedy

Last Win

Navan Sun, 27th Nov, 16 12/1, B J Cooper (2947 days)

Last Run

Aintree Thu, 6th Apr, 17 p.u., 10/3, B J Cooper (2817 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

25%

€29,940

11.00

Chase IRE

23%

€192,550

14.50

NHF IRE

-1.00

Chase GB

33%

£74,570

14.00

Under Rules Total

24%

38.50

Form Figures

5-1520-24154F32-F1FF2P-111-24P/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 5-1520-24154F32-F1FF2P-111-24P/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

17Mar17 Che 26f Good 5y+ S(575K)

non-runner

Rated 162 1

Change of Trainer C A Murphy to Gordon Elliott

Jun 2010

Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Goldford Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: Bobby O'Ryan

€325,000

Lots Sold: 277

Prices

Avg: €27,174

Median: €16,000

Maximum: €325,000

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

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Jun 2010

Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))

Goldford Stud (Agent)

Purchaser: Bobby O'Ryan

€325,000

Lots Sold: 277

Prices

Avg: €27,174

Median: €16,000

Maximum: €325,000

Reports in which Empire Of Dirt (IRE) was mentioned

Sizing shows stamina to land Irish Gold Cup

Sizing John dispelled any doubts about his stamina when claiming the Stan James Irish Gold Cup in style at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 12th Feb

Review navan 27th Nov

It was a day to remember for Gordon Elliott as he recorded a brilliant 41,277-1 six-timer at NavanSun 27th Nov

Elliott makes history with 6-timer

"It's a joy to be working for such a man. He's come a long way in a short space of time," said Jamie Codd after bringing up a 41,277/1 six-timer for Gordon Elliott by riding Three Swallowsnick to victory in the concluding Listed Coolmore N.H. Sires E.B.F. Mares I.N.H. Flat Race at Navan. Sun 27th Nov

5 and counting for Elliott at 15,724/1

With any luck there are many huge days ahead in Gordon Elliott's training career. He won't forget Troytown day 2016 in a hurry though as a 15,724/1 five-timer was completed for his Cullentra House Stables by the win of Jury Duty in the Grade B Proudstown Handicap Hurdle at Navan. Sun 27th Nov

4 for Elliott at 2,620/1 completed in Troytown

Gordon Elliott won his third Grade B Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase in succession, bringing up a four-timer on today's Navan card as Empire Of Dirt, on debut for the stable, ran away with the feature race under Bryan Cooper. Sun 27th Nov

Cheltenham & Leopardstown options for Dirt

Colm Murphy will enter Empire Of Dirt at both Leopardstown later this month and Cheltenham next month. Mon 15th Feb

Cheltenham and Aintree options for Empire

Trainer Colm Murphy is targeting the spring festivals with Empire Of Dirt following his big-race triumph at Leopardstown earlier this month. Mon 01st Feb

Review leopardstown 17th Jan

Henry Higgins put his best foot forward to pick up the big prize on offer in Leopardstown's Coral.ie HurdleSun 17th Jan

Empire Of Dirt wins Leopardstown Chase

Claiming jockey Jonathan Moore had his claim reduced in the best possible way when steering the Michael O'Leary owned (Gigginstown House Stud) Empire Of Dirt to Grade A glory in the Coral.ie Leopardstown Handicap Chase at Leopardstown today, winning for trainer and former employer Colm Murphy. Sun 17th Jan

Sumos Novios forges through heavy gound

Sumos Novios (9/2) was another horse to make light of a lengthy lay-off as he delivered in the two mile six handicap chase at Punchestown for handler Liam Burke. Sun 06th Dec

Review navan 22nd Nov

Gordon Elliott saddled a one-two in the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase at Navan, with Riverside City denying Georges ConnSun 22nd Nov

Hughes and Walsh the National heroines

Katie Walsh followed in the foot-steps of Ann Ferris and Nina Carberry to become the third winning lady rider of the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase as Thunder And Roses (20/1) led home a one, two, four for owners Gigginstown House Stud. The victorious Presenting gelding is of course trained by Sandra Hughes. Mon 06th Apr

Review naas 22nd Feb

Leading owners Gigginstown House Stud sent four into action for the feature Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase at Naas and it was Empire Of Dirt who came out on topSun 22nd Feb

Gigginstown double up in two-runner bumper

Just two horses competed for the concluding Paddy Power Late Night Shopping (Pro/Am) Bumper at Naas today but the race looked a proper match with the Gigginstown House Stud owned and Gordon Elliott trained Tycoon Prince completing a bumper treble under Nina Carberry. Sun 22nd Feb

Dempsey delivers for Gigginstown in feature

Claiming jockey Luke Dempsey capped a memorable weekend when steering his third winner in two days at Naas today, landing the featured Grade B Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase on the Gigginstown House Stud owned Empire Of Dirt (9/2cf). Sun 22nd Feb

Review thurles 15th Jan

Don Cossack (6-4) extended his unbeaten run to four in the feature Grade Two Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase, but the contest was robbed of a potentially spectacular finish with Champagne Fever taking a final-fence fall when still holding a narrow leadThu 15th Jan

Kilcrea battles to handicap win

The handicap chase on the card at Thurles this afternoon produced a cracking finish with Kilcrea battling gamely to land the spoils in the 2m6f contest. Thu 15th Jan

Down Ace to the fore in Down Royal

Noel Meade's Down Ace readily scored in Down Royal's opening two-and-a-half-mile beginners' chase. Fri 26th Dec

Review navan 6th Dec

Clarcam looks a young chaser with a bright future after winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Chase at Navan with easeSat 06th Dec

Warrior opens chase account in style

Wounded Warrior made it third time lucky over fences when running out a comprehensive winner of the Drogheda Beginners Chase at Navan. Sat 06th Dec

Fiftyone avails of Sceaux mishap

Un De Sceaux got his chasing career off to an unfortunate start when falling three out while holding a clear advantage in the Killinan Beginners Chase at Thurles. Thu 27th Nov

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

Gigginstown and Cooper double up

The jumping of the some of the five participants in the Grade 3 Naas Directors Plate Novice Chase didn't always convince and a failure to negotiate the fences safely ultimately decided things in favour of Bright New Dawn. This victory brought up a double for Gigginstown House Stud (also on the score-sheet at the 'point' in Lingstown) and Bryan Cooper as the Dessie Hughes-trained Bright New Dawn added to the earlier gains for the 'maroon and white' with Empire Of Dirt (Colm Murphy). Sun 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

More joy for Jones and Colgan

Zabana added to the Grade 2 gains of Mala Beach at Gowran on Thursday for owner Chris Jones and rider Robbie Colgan when landing the Tote Super Trifecta Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown. Sat 25th Jan

Review navan 7th Dec

Willie Mullins was in dominating form at Navan with four winners including the exciting young hurdler FaugheenSat 07th Dec

Faugheen continues impressive sequence

Faugheen maintained his unbeaten record in the style you would expect of a 1/9 shot when coming home under a tight rein in the two and a half miles Meath Novice. Sat 07th Dec

Empire ready to do even more

Odds-on backers of Lucky Bridle in the first at Punchestown, the Follow Us On Facebook & Twitter Maiden Hurdle, would have had their concerns from an early stage but that shouldn't detract from a nice display by the well-bred Empire Of Dirt. Wed 30th Oct

After race at Naas Sun, 9th Mar, 2014 (1st)

He's always threatened to win a good one but he's had a few hiccups. He stuck his head out well there and whatever he does before he goes chasing, over three miles, is a bonus. All the family want a trip and hopefully he'll keep improving,.

C A Murphy

After race at Punchestown Wed, 30th Oct, 2013 (1st)

He wears ear-plugs as he can be a bit hard on himself and all he can do is improve from that. He was plenty green in front and he'll learn a lot. He'll go for a winners somewhere now. His pedigree suggests he wants three miles. He's a big horse and the bit of time off crowned him . he had a bit of a leg. I'd imagine he'll stay over hurdles this year.

C A Murphy

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