The Gipper
Foaled 2010 · by King's Theatre out of Merrill Gaye (Roselier)
Form 6806935/225 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 15 Dec 14 – 30 Jan 20, last for Evan Williams · current OR 110
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 20 | Ffos LasBest Western Diplomat Hotel & Spa Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m3f83y · Heavy | 2m3f83y | Heavy | 5/8 | 110 | Adam Wedge |
| 13 Jan 20 | LingfieldBrian Sewell Will Never Retire Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 2/4 | 110 | Adam Wedge |
| 6 Jan 20 | Chepstowfreebet.com Get Your Free Bet Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m11y · Heavy | 2m11y | Heavy | 2/6 | 110 | Adam Wedge |
| 16 Dec 19 | Ffos LasCoast To Coast Caravans Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m7f182y · Heavy | 1m7f182y | Heavy | 5/7 | 112 | Isabel Williams |
| 3 Dec 19 | LingfieldBirdie's 2020 Wall & Desk Calendars Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 3/9 | 113 | Isabel Williams |
| 23 Oct 19 | FontwellDave And Sheila Musson Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m3f49y · Soft | 2m3f49y | Soft | 9/10 | 117 | Conor Ring |
| 5 Oct 19 | FontwellMarstons Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m3f49y · Good | 2m3f49y | Good | 6/6 | 121 | Conor Ring |
| 28 Sep 19 | Market Rasen ListedFerry Ales Brewery Prelude Handicap Hurdle (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m125y · Good | 2m125y | Good | 11/13 | 125 | Adam Wedge |
| 20 Apr 19 | HaydockBetway Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m7f144y · Good | 1m7f144y | Good | 8/16 | 127 | Adam Wedge |
| 16 Mar 19 | NewcastleSun Racing App Compare The Odds Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m98y · Heavy | 2m98y | Heavy | 6/8 | 130 | Conor Ring |
| 17 Dec 18 | Ffos LasJim Hibbs Christmas Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m7f182y · Heavy | 1m7f182y | Heavy | 1/5 | 111 | Adam Wedge |
| 10 Dec 18 | LingfieldWeatherbys Racing Diaries Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 1/9 | 111 | Leighton Aspell |
King's Theatre as a stallion
In our records: 828 runners, 503 winners (61%), 77 black-type winners including 13 at the top level, 65 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2012.
His best
Cue Card Grade 1 OR 176 · Captain Chris Grade 1 OR 169 · Bellshill Grade 1 OR 168 · The New One Grade 1 OR 167 · Carlingford Lough Grade 1 OR 166 · Champ Grade 1 OR 165
The dam: Merrill Gaye by Roselier
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marley Firth (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Flemensfirth | 18 | 1 | OR 126 |
| Better Back Bracka (IRE) 2011 mare · by Flemensfirth | 9 | 0 | OR 113 |
| Marley Exit (IRE) 2006 mare · by Exit To Nowhere | 5 | 0 | – |
| Divine Intavention (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Exit To Nowhere | 25 | 7 | OR 133 |
| Strategic Approach (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Bob Back | 13 | 2 | OR 130 |
The Gipper in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 273 · as a store | €15,000Evan Williams | Evan Williams | Marley House |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Better Back Bracka2011 filly by Flemensfirth | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 232 · store | Not sold |
| Divine Intavention2004 gelding by Exit To Nowhere | 2007 Goffs Land Rover & June NH Sale, Part 1Lot 72 · store | €18,000Sally Mullins Bloodstock |
| Strategic Approach2002 gelding by Bob Back | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 42 · store | €40,000Mark Pitman |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.