Gaillard Du Mesnil
Horse Profile & Form
Form: 33-2131
Age: 7Sex: GWeight: 11st 0lbs
Preferred tracks: Leopardstown, Punchestown, Cheltenham
Gaillard Du Mesnil Stats
Races 5
Wins
2
Places 5
Win % 40%
Races 10
Wins
2
Places 10
Win % 20%
Races 17
Wins
5
Places 15
Win % 29%
Races 17
Wins
5
Places 15
Win % 29%
Races 17
Wins
5
Places 15
Win % 29%
Gaillard Du Mesnil Previous Races
Wellchild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Finished: 1stSP: 10/11Weight: 11st 7lbs
Held up in rear, not fluent 10th, some headway 18th, pushed along in 5th and still a bit to do 3 out, staying on when left 2nd 2 out, 3 lengths down last, driven and switched right flat, led final 75 yards, won going away
Race winner: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 1/4 lengthSP: 7/2Weight: 11st 10lbs
Led, not fluent and headed 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd approaching last where mistake, kept on one pace
Race winner: Mighty Potter
Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 1stSP: 5/6Weight: 11st 10lbs
In touch, lost place after 4th, 6th after 7th, 4th at 12th, progress to 3rd at 13th, travelled well to lead before 2 out, driven out run-in
Race winner: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 4 1/2 lengthsSP: 6/1Weight: 11st 12lbs
Towards rear, 7th after 6th, headway after 10th, improved to 2nd 3 out, on terms 2 out, headed before last, kept on in clear 2nd run-in, no impression on winner
Race winner: Mighty Potter
BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase) (Grade A)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 2 1/4 lengthsSP: 11/2Weight: 11st 8lbs
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd on inner entering straight, briefly short of room before 2 out where slight mistake, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in
Race winner: Lord Lariat
Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Broadway Novices' Chase) (GBB Race)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 1 3/4 lengthSP: 11/1Weight: 11st 4lbs
Held up in rear on outside, headway after 3 out, hampered 2 out, went 3rd, stayed on and edged left flat, no impression on winner
Race winner: L'Homme Presse
Ladbrokes Novice Chase (Grade 1)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: B J Cooper
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 5 1/2 lengthsSP: 33/1Weight: 11st 10lbs
Towards rear, slight mistake at 4th, 5th at 8th, not fluent at 9th, progress to 3rd after 4 out, 4th 3 out, improved to 3rd before last where mistake, ridden and kept on one pace
Race winner: Galopin Des Champs
Kildare Novice Chase (Grade 3)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 27 lengthsSP: 11/2Weight: 11st 3lbs
Held up, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th after 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace to go moderate 3rd last
Race winner: Bob Olinger
Get A Run For Your Money With BetVictor Beginners Chase
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Trainer: W P Mullins
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 3rdBeaten by: 3/4 lengthSP: 4/11Weight: 12st 0lbs
Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway early straight and disputed lead briefly 2 out, 2nd and pushed along when slight mistake last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
Race winner: Capodanno
Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 1stSP: 1/2Weight: 11st 12lbs
Tracked leader in 2nd, led and not fluent at 7th, joined 3 out, pushed along and led entering straight, ridden and edged left before last, slight mistake at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
Race winner: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Baring Bingham) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Registered As The Baring Bingham) (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 7 1/2 lengthsSP: 9/4Weight: 11st 7lbs
Bit keen tracking leaders on inside, slightly outpaced between last 2, stumbled last, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner
Race winner: Bob Olinger
Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors '50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff' Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 1stSP: 13/8Weight: 11st 10lbs
Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, switched right and headway 2 out, soon went 2nd and pushed along to lead last, ridden and kept on well run-in
Race winner: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 1stSP: 11/8Weight: 11st 9lbs
Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway before 2 out and travelled well to lead early straight, drew clear run-in, easily
Race winner: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Naas Oil Maiden Hurdle
Naas Oil Maiden Hurdle
Horse: Gaillard Du Mesnil
Jockey: P Townend
Finished: 2ndBeaten by: 8 lengthsSP: 5/4Weight: 11st 9lbs
Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway 3 out and 2nd next, pushed along in straight and 1 length down when mistake last, no extra run-in
Race winner: Holymacapony
