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Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) silks

Horse profile

Gaillard Du Mesnil

Saint Des Saints (FR) × Athena Du Mesnil (FR) (Al Namix (FR))
Sex
gelding
Foaled
2016
Colour
grey
Highest OR
156
Record (GB & IRE)
5 wins from 16 runs (31%)
Prize money (GB & IRE)
£212,644 GB · €293,535 IRE
Last official rating
156 (Jumps)
Last run (GB & IRE)
25 Nov 2023, Haydock (2/5)
Last win (GB & IRE)
14 Mar 2023, Cheltenham
Recent form
2112133333213132

Form

Race record

DateCoursePosSPBtnJockeyTrainerRaceClassTypeDistGoingWgtORHeadgearWinner / 2ndWinner prizeDaysFuture form
25 Nov 23Haydock2/56/4F9½Mr P W MullinsWillie MullinsBetfair Exchange Graduation ChaseClass 2Chase2m5½fSoft11-11156-Grey Dawning (IRE)£26,0152241/4
15 Apr 23Aintree3/3910/17Paul TownendWillie MullinsRandox Grand National Handicap ChaseClass 1Chase4m2½fGood to Soft11-0155-Corach Rambler (IRE)£500,000320/32
14 Mar 23Cheltenham1/1010/11Fwon 2¾Mr P W MullinsWillie MullinsWellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' ChaseGrade 2Chase3m6fSoft11-7155-Chemical Energy (IRE)£62,156372/8
5 Feb 23Leopardstown (IRE)3/67/29¾Paul TownendWillie MullinsLadbrokes Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase2m5fYielding11-10156-Mighty Potter (FR)€88,500381/5
29 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)1/75/6Fwon 7½Paul TownendWillie MullinsNeville Hotels Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase3mSoft11-10156-Churchstonewarrior (IRE)€59,000251/4
4 Dec 22Fairyhouse (IRE)2/106/14½Paul TownendWillie MullinsBar One Racing Drinmore Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase2m4fSoft11-12156-Mighty Potter (FR)€50,1502303/9
18 Apr 22Fairyhouse (IRE)3/2711/2F7Paul TownendWillie MullinsBoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)Grade AChase3m5fYielding11-8154-Lord Lariat (IRE)€270,000332/25
16 Mar 22Cheltenham3/911/15¼Paul TownendWillie MullinsBrown Advisory Novices' ChaseGrade 1Chase3m½fSoft11-4148-L'Homme Presse (FR)£98,558383/8
6 Feb 22Leopardstown (IRE)3/833/114½B J CooperWillie MullinsLadbrokes Novice ChaseGrade 1Chase2m5½fYielding11-10--Galopin Des Champs (FR)€88,500212/7
16 Jan 22Punchestown (IRE)3/811/2distPaul TownendWillie MullinsKildare Novice ChaseGrade 3Chase2m4fSoft11-3--Bob Olinger (IRE)€20,650311/7
16 Dec 21Naas (IRE)3/154/11F2Paul TownendWillie MullinsGet A Run For Your Money With BetVictor Beginners ChaseNon-handicap (unclassified)Chase2m3fYielding12-0--Capodanno (FR)€7,3752300/13
30 Apr 21Punchestown (IRE)1/41/2Fwon 2¼Paul TownendWillie MullinsAlanna Homes Champion Novice HurdleGrade 1Hurdle2m4fYielding11-12150hAshdale Bob (IRE)€59,000440/3
17 Mar 21Cheltenham2/79/47½Paul TownendWillie MullinsBallymore Novices' HurdleGrade 1Hurdle2m5fGood to Soft11-7151hBob Olinger (IRE)£52,753392/6
6 Feb 21Leopardstown (IRE)1/1313/8Fwon 5Paul TownendWillie MullinsNathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" …Grade 1Hurdle2m6fSoft to Heavy11-10-hGentlemansgame (GB)€73,750403/12
28 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)1/2011/8Fwon 9½Paul TownendWillie MullinsTote.ie Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4fSoft11-9--Mr Incredible (IRE)€7,080443/18
14 Nov 20Punchestown (IRE)2/205/4F8Paul TownendWillie MullinsNaas Oil Maiden HurdleNon-handicap (unclassified)Hurdle2m4½fSoft to Heavy11-9--Holymacapony (IRE)€7,080-0/18
  • 2/525 Nov 23 · Haydock6/4F

    Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase

    Class 22m5½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    25 Nov 23
    Course
    Haydock
    Pos
    2/5
    SP
    6/4F
    Btn
    9½
    Race
    Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase
    Class
    Class 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-11
    OR
    156
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Grey Dawning (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £26,015
    Days
    224
    Future form
    1/4
  • 3/3915 Apr 23 · Aintree10/1

    Randox Grand National Handicap Chase

    Class 14m2½fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    15 Apr 23
    Course
    Aintree
    Pos
    3/39
    SP
    10/1
    Btn
    7
    Race
    Randox Grand National Handicap Chase
    Class
    Class 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    4m2½f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-0
    OR
    155
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £500,000
    Days
    32
    Future form
    0/32
  • 1/1014 Mar 23 · Cheltenham10/11F

    WellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase

    Grade 23m6fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    14 Mar 23
    Pos
    1/10
    SP
    10/11F
    Btn
    won 2¾
    Race
    WellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase
    Class
    Grade 2
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m6f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    155
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £62,156
    Days
    37
    Future form
    2/8
  • 3/65 Feb 23 · Leopardstown (IRE)7/2

    Ladbrokes Novice Chase

    Grade 12m5fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    5 Feb 23
    Pos
    3/6
    SP
    7/2
    Btn
    9¾
    Race
    Ladbrokes Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    156
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mighty Potter (FR)
    Winner prize
    €88,500
    Days
    38
    Future form
    1/5
  • 1/729 Dec 22 · Leopardstown (IRE)5/6F

    Neville Hotels Novice Chase

    Grade 13mSoft

    All fields
    Date
    29 Dec 22
    Pos
    1/7
    SP
    5/6F
    Btn
    won 7½
    Race
    Neville Hotels Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    156
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €59,000
    Days
    25
    Future form
    1/4
  • 2/104 Dec 22 · Fairyhouse (IRE)6/1

    Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase

    Grade 12m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    4 Dec 22
    Pos
    2/10
    SP
    6/1
    Btn
    4½
    Race
    Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    156
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Mighty Potter (FR)
    Winner prize
    €50,150
    Days
    230
    Future form
    3/9
  • 3/2718 Apr 22 · Fairyhouse (IRE)11/2F

    BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)

    Grade A3m5fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    18 Apr 22
    Pos
    3/27
    SP
    11/2F
    Btn
    7
    Race
    BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)
    Class
    Grade A
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m5f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-8
    OR
    154
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Lord Lariat (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €270,000
    Days
    33
    Future form
    2/25
  • 3/916 Mar 22 · Cheltenham11/1

    Brown Advisory Novices' Chase

    Grade 13m½fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Mar 22
    Pos
    3/9
    SP
    11/1
    Btn
    5¼
    Race
    Brown Advisory Novices' Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    3m½f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-4
    OR
    148
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    £98,558
    Days
    38
    Future form
    3/8
  • 3/86 Feb 22 · Leopardstown (IRE)33/1

    Ladbrokes Novice Chase

    Grade 12m5½fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    6 Feb 22
    Pos
    3/8
    SP
    33/1
    Btn
    14½
    Race
    Ladbrokes Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m5½f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €88,500
    Days
    21
    Future form
    2/7
  • 3/816 Jan 22 · Punchestown (IRE)11/2

    Kildare Novice Chase

    Grade 32m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    16 Jan 22
    Pos
    3/8
    SP
    11/2
    Btn
    dist
    Race
    Kildare Novice Chase
    Class
    Grade 3
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-3
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Bob Olinger (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €20,650
    Days
    31
    Future form
    1/7
  • 3/1516 Dec 21 · Naas (IRE)4/11F

    Get A Run For Your Money With BetVictor Beginners Chase

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m3fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    16 Dec 21
    Pos
    3/15
    SP
    4/11F
    Btn
    2
    Race
    Get A Run For Your Money With BetVictor Beginners Chase
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Chase
    Dist
    2m3f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    12-0
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Capodanno (FR)
    Winner prize
    €7,375
    Days
    230
    Future form
    0/13
  • 1/430 Apr 21 · Punchestown (IRE)1/2F

    Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle

    Grade 12m4fYielding

    All fields
    Date
    30 Apr 21
    Pos
    1/4
    SP
    1/2F
    Btn
    won 2¼
    Race
    Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Yielding
    Wgt
    11-12
    OR
    150
    Headgear
    h
    Winner / 2nd
    Ashdale Bob (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €59,000
    Days
    44
    Future form
    0/3
  • 2/717 Mar 21 · Cheltenham9/4

    Ballymore Novices' Hurdle

    Grade 12m5fGood to Soft

    All fields
    Date
    17 Mar 21
    Pos
    2/7
    SP
    9/4
    Btn
    7½
    Race
    Ballymore Novices' Hurdle
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m5f
    Going
    Good to Soft
    Wgt
    11-7
    OR
    151
    Headgear
    h
    Winner / 2nd
    Bob Olinger (IRE)
    Winner prize
    £52,753
    Days
    39
    Future form
    2/6
  • 1/136 Feb 21 · Leopardstown (IRE)13/8F

    Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" …

    Grade 12m6fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    6 Feb 21
    Pos
    1/13
    SP
    13/8F
    Btn
    won 5
    Race
    Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" …
    Class
    Grade 1
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m6f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-10
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    h
    Winner prize
    €73,750
    Days
    40
    Future form
    3/12
  • 1/2028 Dec 20 · Leopardstown (IRE)11/8F

    Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4fSoft

    All fields
    Date
    28 Dec 20
    Pos
    1/20
    SP
    11/8F
    Btn
    won 9½
    Race
    Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4f
    Going
    Soft
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    44
    Future form
    3/18
  • 2/2014 Nov 20 · Punchestown (IRE)5/4F

    Naas Oil Maiden Hurdle

    Non-handicap (unclassified)2m4½fSoft to Heavy

    All fields
    Date
    14 Nov 20
    Pos
    2/20
    SP
    5/4F
    Btn
    8
    Race
    Naas Oil Maiden Hurdle
    Class
    Non-handicap (unclassified)
    Type
    Hurdle
    Dist
    2m4½f
    Going
    Soft to Heavy
    Wgt
    11-9
    OR
    -
    Headgear
    -
    Winner / 2nd
    Holymacapony (IRE)
    Winner prize
    €7,080
    Days
    -
    Future form
    0/18

Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.

Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races

DateCourseRaceThis horseWinner next timeTheir posWon onAtRace won
25 Nov 23HaydockBetfair Exchange Graduation Chase2/5Apple Away (IRE)313 Dec 23Leicester@leicesterraces Christmas Meeting 28th December Book Now Beginners' Chase
14 Mar 23CheltenhamWellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase1/10Minella Crooner (IRE)-17 Nov 23Wexford (IRE)M.W. Hickey Memorial Chase
14 Mar 23CheltenhamWellChild National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Novices' Chase1/10Coolvalla (IRE)-26 Mar 23ExeterDevon Stayers Handicap Chase
5 Feb 23Leopardstown (IRE)Ladbrokes Novice Chase3/6Kilcruit (IRE)528 Apr 23Punchestown (IRE)EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase
29 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)Neville Hotels Novice Chase1/7Churchstonewarrior (IRE)212 Feb 23Navan (IRE)William Hill Ten Up Novice Chase
4 Dec 22Fairyhouse (IRE)Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase2/10Mighty Potter (FR)15 Feb 23Leopardstown (IRE)Ladbrokes Novice Chase
4 Dec 22Fairyhouse (IRE)Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase2/10Enniskerry (IRE)-22 Jun 23Leopardstown (IRE)Leopardstown Annual Members (Q.R.) Maiden
4 Dec 22Fairyhouse (IRE)Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase2/10Thedevilscoachman (IRE)-29 Jan 23Naas (IRE)Finlay Ford At Naas Novice Chase
18 Apr 22Fairyhouse (IRE)BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)3/27Frontal Assault (IRE)24 Oct 22Galway (IRE)Mongey Communications Chase
18 Apr 22Fairyhouse (IRE)BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Extended Handicap Chase)3/27Max Flamingo (IRE)715 May 22Killarney (IRE)Gerard O'Sullivan Memorial Novice Chase
16 Mar 22CheltenhamBrown Advisory Novices' Chase3/9Ahoy Senor (IRE)28 Apr 22AintreeBetway Mildmay Novices' Chase
16 Mar 22CheltenhamBrown Advisory Novices' Chase3/9Capodanno (FR)426 Apr 22Punchestown (IRE)Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase
16 Mar 22CheltenhamBrown Advisory Novices' Chase3/9Dusart (IRE)52 Apr 22AyrCPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase
6 Feb 22Leopardstown (IRE)Ladbrokes Novice Chase3/8Fighter Allen (FR)410 Apr 22Tramore (IRE)Tramore Racecourse Directors Chase
6 Feb 22Leopardstown (IRE)Ladbrokes Novice Chase3/8French Dynamite (FR)619 Mar 22Thurles (IRE)Pierce Molony Memorial Novice Chase
16 Jan 22Punchestown (IRE)Kildare Novice Chase3/8Bob Olinger (IRE)117 Mar 22CheltenhamTurners Novices' Chase
17 Mar 21CheltenhamBallymore Novices' Hurdle2/7Bob Olinger (IRE)120 Nov 21Gowran Park (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase
17 Mar 21CheltenhamBallymore Novices' Hurdle2/7Does He Know (GB)58 Oct 21ChepstowTom Malone Bloodstock Novices' Chase
6 Feb 21Leopardstown (IRE)Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" …1/13Ashdale Bob (IRE)94 Apr 21Fairyhouse (IRE)Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle
6 Feb 21Leopardstown (IRE)Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" …1/13Vanillier (FR)1019 Mar 21CheltenhamAlbert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle
6 Feb 21Leopardstown (IRE)Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors "50k Cheltenham Bonus For Stable Staff" …1/13Cape Gentleman (IRE)-27 Feb 21KemptonSky Bet Dovecote Novices' Hurdle
28 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle1/20Mr Incredible (IRE)231 Jan 21Naas (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle (Div II)
28 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle1/20Magic Daze (IRE)319 Jan 21Clonmel (IRE)Kilsheelan Mares Maiden Hurdle
28 Dec 20Leopardstown (IRE)Tote.ie Maiden Hurdle1/20Indigo Breeze (FR)820 Nov 21Gowran Park (IRE)Noreside Catering Irish EBF Maiden Hurdle

Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).

Trainer changes

TrainerFirst runLast runFirst run for yardOR first runOR last runBest ORRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Willie Mullins14 Nov 2025 Nov 232/201511561561654731.3%93.8%£212,644€293,535
Willie Mullins
First run
14 Nov 20
Last run
25 Nov 23
First run for yard
2/20
OR first run
151
OR last run
156
Best OR
156
Runs
16
Wins
5
2nd
4
3rd
7
Win %
31.3%
Place %
93.8%
Prize GB (£)
£212,644
Prize IRE (€)
€293,535

Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.

Stats

Career summary by code (GB & IRE)

CodeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)Best ORFirst runLast run
National Hunt1654731.3%93.8%£212,644€293,53515614 Nov 2025 Nov 23
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runs
16
Wins
5
2nd
4
3rd
7
Win %
31.3%
Place %
93.8%
Prize GB (£)
£212,644
Prize IRE (€)
€293,535
Best OR
156
First run
14 Nov 20
Last run
25 Nov 23

Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.

By race type

Race typeRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Hurdle532060.0%100.0%£19,875€142,110
Chase1122718.2%90.9%£192,769€151,425
Hurdle
Race type
Hurdle
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
60.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£19,875
Prize IRE (€)
€142,110
Chase
Race type
Chase
Runs
11
Wins
2
2nd
2
3rd
7
Win %
18.2%
Place %
90.9%
Prize GB (£)
£192,769
Prize IRE (€)
€151,425

By going

GoingRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Good to Soft20110.0%100.0%£119,875€0
Yielding510420.0%80.0%£0€132,125
Soft732242.9%100.0%£92,769€85,380
Soft to Heavy211050.0%100.0%£0€76,030
Good to Soft
Going
Good to Soft
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£119,875
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Yielding
Going
Yielding
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
4
Win %
20.0%
Place %
80.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€132,125
Soft
Going
Soft
Runs
7
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
2
Win %
42.9%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£92,769
Prize IRE (€)
€85,380
Soft to Heavy
Going
Soft to Heavy
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€76,030

By distance

DistanceRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
2m2f to 2m5f823325.0%87.5%£19,875€102,285
2m6f to 3m1f521240.0%100.0%£30,613€146,250
3m2f and over310233.3%100.0%£162,156€45,000
2m2f to 2m5f
Distance
2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
8
Wins
2
2nd
3
3rd
3
Win %
25.0%
Place %
87.5%
Prize GB (£)
£19,875
Prize IRE (€)
€102,285
2m6f to 3m1f
Distance
2m6f to 3m1f
Runs
5
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
40.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£30,613
Prize IRE (€)
€146,250
3m2f and over
Distance
3m2f and over
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£162,156
Prize IRE (€)
€45,000

Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.

By course

CourseRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Leopardstown (IRE)530260.0%80.0%£0€166,830
Cheltenham311133.3%100.0%£100,684€0
Punchestown (IRE)311133.3%100.0%£0€64,430
Fairyhouse (IRE)20110.0%100.0%£0€61,150
Aintree10010.0%100.0%£100,000€0
Haydock10100.0%100.0%£11,960€0
Naas (IRE)10010.0%100.0%£0€1,125
Leopardstown (IRE)
Runs
5
Wins
3
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
60.0%
Place %
80.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€166,830
Cheltenham
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£100,684
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Punchestown (IRE)
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€64,430
Fairyhouse (IRE)
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€61,150
Aintree
Course
Aintree
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£100,000
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Haydock
Course
Haydock
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,960
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Naas (IRE)
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€1,125

By class

ClassRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Grade 1832337.5%87.5%£38,527€234,900
Grade 21100100.0%100.0%£62,156€0
Grade 310010.0%100.0%£0€3,150
Class 110010.0%100.0%£100,000€0
Class 210100.0%100.0%£11,960€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)311133.3%100.0%£0€10,485
Grade A10010.0%100.0%£0€45,000
Grade 1
Class
Grade 1
Runs
8
Wins
3
2nd
2
3rd
3
Win %
37.5%
Place %
87.5%
Prize GB (£)
£38,527
Prize IRE (€)
€234,900
Grade 2
Class
Grade 2
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£62,156
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Grade 3
Class
Grade 3
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,150
Class 1
Class
Class 1
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£100,000
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Class 2
Class
Class 2
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,960
Prize IRE (€)
€0
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Class
Non-handicap (unclassified)
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€10,485
Grade A
Class
Grade A
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€45,000

Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.

By field size

RunnersRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
6 to 8 runners511320.0%80.0%£19,875€89,150
2 to 5 runners211050.0%100.0%£11,960€59,000
9 to 12 runners311133.3%100.0%£80,809€16,150
13 to 16 runners210150.0%100.0%£0€74,875
17+ runners411225.0%100.0%£100,000€54,360
6 to 8 runners
Runners
6 to 8 runners
Runs
5
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
3
Win %
20.0%
Place %
80.0%
Prize GB (£)
£19,875
Prize IRE (€)
€89,150
2 to 5 runners
Runners
2 to 5 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,960
Prize IRE (€)
€59,000
9 to 12 runners
Runners
9 to 12 runners
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£80,809
Prize IRE (€)
€16,150
13 to 16 runners
Runners
13 to 16 runners
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€74,875
17+ runners
Runners
17+ runners
Runs
4
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
2
Win %
25.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£100,000
Prize IRE (€)
€54,360

By month

MonthRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
January10010.0%100.0%£0€3,150
February310233.3%66.7%£0€100,750
March311133.3%100.0%£100,684€0
April310233.3%100.0%£100,000€104,000
November20200.0%100.0%£11,960€2,280
December421150.0%100.0%£0€83,355
January
Month
January
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€3,150
February
Month
February
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
66.7%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€100,750
March
Month
March
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£100,684
Prize IRE (€)
€0
April
Month
April
Runs
3
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
2
Win %
33.3%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£100,000
Prize IRE (€)
€104,000
November
Month
November
Runs
2
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,960
Prize IRE (€)
€2,280
December
Month
December
Runs
4
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€83,355

By jockey

JockeyRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Paul Townend1343630.8%92.3%£138,527€280,035
Mr P W Mullins211050.0%100.0%£74,116€0
B J Cooper10010.0%100.0%£0€13,500
Paul Townend
Runs
13
Wins
4
2nd
3
3rd
6
Win %
30.8%
Place %
92.3%
Prize GB (£)
£138,527
Prize IRE (€)
€280,035
Mr P W Mullins
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£74,116
Prize IRE (€)
€0
B J Cooper
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€13,500

By trainer

TrainerRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Willie Mullins1654731.3%93.8%£212,644€293,535
Willie Mullins
Runs
16
Wins
5
2nd
4
3rd
7
Win %
31.3%
Place %
93.8%
Prize GB (£)
£212,644
Prize IRE (€)
€293,535

By headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
No headgear1333723.1%92.3%£192,769€160,785
h321066.7%100.0%£19,875€132,750
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
7
Win %
23.1%
Place %
92.3%
Prize GB (£)
£192,769
Prize IRE (€)
€160,785
h
Headgear
h
Runs
3
Wins
2
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
66.7%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£19,875
Prize IRE (€)
€132,750

Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.

By days since last run

Days since last runRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Debut / no previous run10100.0%100.0%£0€2,280
15 to 30 days210150.0%100.0%£0€72,500
31 to 60 days1041540.0%90.0%£200,684€201,480
121 to 365 days30210.0%100.0%£11,960€17,275
Debut / no previous run
Days since last run
Debut / no previous run
Runs
1
Wins
0
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€2,280
15 to 30 days
Days since last run
15 to 30 days
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
1
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€72,500
31 to 60 days
Days since last run
31 to 60 days
Runs
10
Wins
4
2nd
1
3rd
5
Win %
40.0%
Place %
90.0%
Prize GB (£)
£200,684
Prize IRE (€)
€201,480
121 to 365 days
Days since last run
121 to 365 days
Runs
3
Wins
0
2nd
2
3rd
1
Win %
0.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£11,960
Prize IRE (€)
€17,275

Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.

By first-time headgear

HeadgearRunsWins2nd3rdWin %Place %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
First time in any headgear1100100.0%100.0%£0€73,750
First time hood1100100.0%100.0%£0€73,750
Headgear, all items worn before211050.0%100.0%£19,875€59,000
No headgear1333723.1%92.3%£192,769€160,785
First time in any headgear
Headgear
First time in any headgear
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€73,750
First time hood
Headgear
First time hood
Runs
1
Wins
1
2nd
0
3rd
0
Win %
100.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£0
Prize IRE (€)
€73,750
Headgear, all items worn before
Headgear
Headgear, all items worn before
Runs
2
Wins
1
2nd
1
3rd
0
Win %
50.0%
Place %
100.0%
Prize GB (£)
£19,875
Prize IRE (€)
€59,000
No headgear
Headgear
No headgear
Runs
13
Wins
3
2nd
3
3rd
7
Win %
23.1%
Place %
92.3%
Prize GB (£)
£192,769
Prize IRE (€)
€160,785

A run can count in more than one "first time" row (e.g. first-time blinkers and first headgear of any kind). First time is judged against earlier British and Irish runs only.

Pedigree

Pedigree

Sire branchSaint Des Saints (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. SireSaint Des Saints (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Sire's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Sire's sire's damNot traced
  3. Sire's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchAthena Du Mesnil (FR)

Parent · 1

  1. DamAthena Du Mesnil (FR)

Grandparents · 2

  1. Dam's sireAl Namix (FR)
  2. Dam's damNot traced

Great-grandparents · 4

  1. Dam's sire's sireNot traced
  2. Dam's sire's damNot traced
  3. Dam's dam's sireNot traced
  4. Dam's dam's damNot traced
Saint Des Saints (FR)
Athena Du Mesnil (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Al Namix (FR)
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced

Breeding card

HorseGaillard Du Mesnil (FR)
Sexgelding
Foaled2016
SireSaint Des Saints (FR)
DamAthena Du Mesnil (FR)
DamsireAl Namix (FR)
Dam's produce1 winners from 3 runners
Notable siblingHardi Du Mesnil (FR)

Female line

  1. Athena Du Mesnil (FR) · 1 winners from 3 runners

Sire, dam and damsire

SireDamDamsireBreederFoaledColourSexSire's avg winning distanceDamsire's avg winning distance
Saint Des Saints (FR)Athena Du Mesnil (FR)Al Namix (FR)S C E A Ecurie Cerdeval9 Mar 16greygeldingNH 2m4fNH 2m2f
Saint Des Saints (FR)
Breeder
S C E A Ecurie Cerdeval
Foaled
9 Mar 16
Colour
grey
Sex
gelding
Sire's avg winning distance
NH 2m4f
Damsire's avg winning distance
NH 2m2f

Progeny of Saint Des Saints (FR) in this horse's best conditions

ConditionRunsWinsPlacedWin %Place %This horse runsThis horse wins
All National Hunt runs2,7364261,03615.6%37.9%165
At 2m2f to 2m5f1,00114439114.4%39.1%82
On Soft going86213333915.4%39.3%94
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going3064112013.4%39.2%41
All National Hunt runs
Condition
All National Hunt runs
Runs
2,736
Wins
426
Placed
1,036
Win %
15.6%
Place %
37.9%
This horse runs
16
This horse wins
5
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f
Runs
1,001
Wins
144
Placed
391
Win %
14.4%
Place %
39.1%
This horse runs
8
This horse wins
2
On Soft going
Condition
On Soft going
Runs
862
Wins
133
Placed
339
Win %
15.4%
Place %
39.3%
This horse runs
9
This horse wins
4
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
Condition
At 2m2f to 2m5f on Soft going
Runs
306
Wins
41
Placed
120
Win %
13.4%
Place %
39.2%
This horse runs
4
This horse wins
1

Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.

Saint Des Saints (FR) × Al Namix (FR) mares (the cross)

CodeRunnersWinnersWinners %Black-type winnersRunsWins2nd/3rdWin %Prize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
National Hunt22100.0%12261227.3%£219,846€293,535
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Runners
2
Winners
2
Winners %
100.0%
Black-type winners
1
Runs
22
Wins
6
2nd/3rd
12
Win %
27.3%
Prize GB (£)
£219,846
Prize IRE (€)
€293,535

Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.

Best of the cross

HorseRunsWinsBlack-type winsBest winPrize GB (£)Prize IRE (€)
Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR)1654Group/Grade 1£212,644€293,535
Just A Rose (FR)610-£7,202€0
Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR)
Runs
16
Wins
5
Black-type wins
4
Best win
Group/Grade 1
Prize GB (£)
£212,644
Prize IRE (€)
€293,535
Just A Rose (FR)
Runs
6
Wins
1
Black-type wins
0
Prize GB (£)
£7,202
Prize IRE (€)
€0

Top 12 by best win level, then wins.

Ratings

Official ratings

CodeCurrent ORHighest ORLowest ORLast winning ORLast winRated runs
National Hunt15615614815514 Mar 2310
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
156
Highest OR
156
Lowest OR
148
Last winning OR
155
Last win
14 Mar 23
Rated runs
10

Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.

Official rating by run

DateCourseCodeORChangePos
25 Nov 23HaydockNH15612/5
15 Apr 23AintreeNH15503/39
14 Mar 23CheltenhamNH155-11/10
5 Feb 23Leopardstown (IRE)NH15603/6
29 Dec 22Leopardstown (IRE)NH15601/7
4 Dec 22Fairyhouse (IRE)NH15622/10
18 Apr 22Fairyhouse (IRE)NH15463/27
16 Mar 22CheltenhamNH148-23/9
30 Apr 21Punchestown (IRE)NH150-11/4
17 Mar 21CheltenhamNH151-2/7

Current mark v winning marks

CodeCurrent OROR last runChangeLast winning ORLast winv last winningHighest winning ORv highest winningHighest ORv highest
National Hunt156156015514 Mar 23115601560
National Hunt
Code
National Hunt
Current OR
156
OR last run
156
Change
0
Last winning OR
155
Last win
14 Mar 23
v last winning
1
Highest winning OR
156
v highest winning
0
Highest OR
156
v highest
0

Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.

Family

Dam summary

Athena Du Mesnil (FR)

G1 winners
1
Produce
1 winners from 3 runners

Full siblings

No other foal by Saint Des Saints (FR) out of Athena Du Mesnil (FR) has raced in Britain or Ireland.

Half siblings

By Masterstroke (USA)

By Cokoriko (FR)

Female line

  1. 1Athena Du Mesnil (FR)

Notable relatives

Gaillard Du Mesnil is the only black-type winner in this female family in Britain or Ireland since 1990.

In brief

How old is Gaillard Du Mesnil?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR), a grey racehorse, was foaled on 9 March 2016 and is 10 years old.

Who are the sire and dam of Gaillard Du Mesnil?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) is by Saint Des Saints (FR) out of Athena Du Mesnil (FR), a daughter of Al Namix (FR), and was bred by S C E A Ecurie Cerdeval.

Who trained Gaillard Du Mesnil?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) was trained by Willie Mullins and owned by Mrs J Donnelly at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.

What is Gaillard Du Mesnil's race record?

In Britain and Ireland, Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) won 5 of 16 races (31%). Runs abroad (for example in France, Dubai or the USA) are not included.

What is Gaillard Du Mesnil's biggest win?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR)'s biggest wins in Britain and Ireland were 3 Grade 1 races, most recently the Neville Hotels Novice Chase (Grade 1) at Leopardstown (IRE) on 29 December 2022.

Has Gaillard Du Mesnil ever been beaten?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) was beaten 11 times in 16 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 14 November 2020 at Punchestown (IRE) (2nd of 20).

What was Gaillard Du Mesnil's official rating?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) was last officially rated 156 over jumps (also the career high).

Is Gaillard Du Mesnil still racing?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 25 November 2023 at Haydock in the Betfair Exchange Graduation Chase, finishing 2nd of 5, and has not run there since.

What is Gaillard Du Mesnil's record at Leopardstown (IRE)?

Gaillard Du Mesnil (FR) ran most often at Leopardstown (IRE), with 3 wins from 5 runs there.

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