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The Game Changer (IRE) b g 19th May 2009

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The Game Changer (IRE) b g 19th May 2009

Sire

Arcadio (GER)

Dam

Gilt Ridden (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Heron Island (IRE)

Owner

Gigginstown House Stud

Trainer

Gordon Elliott

Breeder

Arctic Tack Stud & Crossogue Stud

Last Win

Down Royal Fri, 22nd Jun, 18 5/2Fav, D N Russell (2125 days)

Last Run

Galway Sun, 5th Aug, 18 u.r., 20/1, A Ring (2081 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

€17

-1.00

Hurdle IRE

20%

€137,780

-2.62

Chase IRE

29%

€166,765

-6.17

NHF IRE

50%

€5,600

2.00

Hurdle GB

£3,676

-3.00

Chase GB

£29,195

-3.00

Under Rules Total

22%

-13.80

Form Figures

1B1316-0284231203-933112102111-422234324P-0PPP0211P44-7285192PU/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 1B1316-0284231203-933112102111-422234324P-0PPP0211P44-7285192PU/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

28Mar18 Dun 12f Standard 4y+ F

12-6[5/4Fav]bfts⁺2nd of 12, 2.5L behind Bobeska

3/15/4Fav

16Mar18 Che 16f Soft 5y+ HcapCh(110K)

WSnon-runner

Rated 142 1

Change of Trainer C F Swan to Gordon Elliott

Apr 2013

Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Camas Park Stud

Purchaser: M O'toole

€190,000

Lots Sold: 12

Prices

Avg: €91,167

Median: €72,500

Maximum: €190,000

Jun 2012

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Crossogue Stud

Purchaser: Brendan Bashford B/s

€35,000

Lots Sold: 365

Prices

Avg: €14,902

Median: €12,000

Maximum: €150,000

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

Apr 2013

Punchestown Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Camas Park Stud

Purchaser: M O'toole

€190,000

Lots Sold: 12

Prices

Avg: €91,167

Median: €72,500

Maximum: €190,000

Jun 2012

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Crossogue Stud

Purchaser: Brendan Bashford B/s

€35,000

Lots Sold: 365

Prices

Avg: €14,902

Median: €12,000

Maximum: €150,000

Reports in which The Game Changer (IRE) was mentioned

Listen Dear back in action at Ballybrit

Prolific mare Listen Dear returns from over a year on the sidelines in the Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase at Galway today. Sun 05th Aug

Mullins the 1st amateur to win Galway Hurdle in 27 years

Patrick Mullins became the first Galway Hurdle winning amateur rider since Philip Fenton on Sagaman in 1991 when steering his father Willie's Sharjah to success in the Guiness-backed Ladies Day highlight at Ballybrit. Thu 02nd Aug

Kennedy rides out his claim on Neverushacon

Paddy Kennedy rode out his claim in style, as he partnered Neverushacon to easy win in Party Time Ltd. Marquee Hire Chase. Sun 08th Jul

Elliott & Russell double-up with Changer

After winning the second with Boot Camp, Gordon Elliott, Davy Russell and Gigginstown House Stud quickly doubled-up in the third, the www.thetote.com Hurdle, as The Game Changer got the better of stable mate Flaxen Flare. Fri 22nd Jun

Elliott sends strong team to Down Royal

A treble at Downpatrick last Sunday firmly indicated the Gordon Elliott team are back on track and the Cullentra House Stables operator will be hoping for further success in Northern Ireland on Down Royal’s Friday card. Fri 22nd Jun

Mullins star trio do battle in Champion Chase

Tuesday's Boylesports Champion Chase at Punchestown really lives up to its name with Willie Mullins fielding three of his stable stars. Tue 24th Apr

'Pointer' gives Team Giggs a Graded treble

Clarcam surprised his trainer Gordon Elliott in winning the Grade 2 TheTote.com Fortria Chase at Navan today, when completing a Graded treble on the day for trainer Elliott, owner Gigginstown House Stud and jockey Jack Kennedy. Sun 12th Nov

Silver provides Meehan with first double

After winning the second on The Game Changer, Chris Meehan completed the first double of his career (which came in at 74/1), as he guided Silver Planeur to victory in the Low Low Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. Sun 10th Sep

Changer firmly back to his best

The Game Changer continued his resurgence in form as he just held off Ballycasey in the Kerrymaid Hurdle. Sun 10th Sep

Review ballinrobe 29th Aug

The Game Changer gained revenge on Ted Veale to take the Hollymount Nursing Home Chase, the feature race at BallinrobeTue 29th Aug

Game Changer back to winning ways

The Game Changer returned to winning ways over fences when running out a convincing victor of the Hollymount Nursing Home Chase at Ballinrobe. Tue 29th Aug

Ted gets another win to his name

Ted Veale recorded his first win over flights since taking the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2013, as he justified odds-on favouritism in the SF Engineering Consulting Hurdle. Thu 10th Aug

Button bids for quick follow-up at Sligo

Galway winner Ben Button is the stand out name in the feature event at Sligo on Thursday, the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle. Thu 10th Aug

All eyes on Douvan in Cork

All eyes at Cork on Sunday will be on the mighty Douvan, as he makes his hugely-anticipated seasonal reappearance in the Kerry Group Hilly Way Chase. Sun 11th Dec

Opening race Naas brace for Donoghue

Keith Donoghue completed a Naas opening race double when in the Gigginstown House Stud colours he secured the Grade 3 Brady's Family Ham Supporting Kildare GAA Poplar Square Chase on Tell Us More. Sun 06th Nov

Review punchestown 12th Oct

Gordon Elliott plundered a four-timer at Punchestown, starting with Zanjabeel's win in the Coral.ie Best Price Guaranteed On All Irish Races 3-Y-O Maiden HurdleWed 12th Oct

Mullins wins first 'battle' with O'Leary

Willie Mullins has won the first ‘battle of the superpowers’ between himself and Michael O’Leary’s Gigginstown House Stud at Gowran today, following the pair’s recent business split, as the Champion Trainer’s Ballycasey won the featured Grade 2 PWC Champion Chase at the expense of a trio of ‘2-3-4’ finishers for Champion Owner O’Leary. Sat 01st Oct

Kylecrue doubles up in Goodwill Chase

The John Ryan-trained Kylecrue produced a determined front-running performance to land his second pot of the week at Listowel in the Southampton Goodwill Chase. Fri 16th Sep

Melanna bids for hat-trick in Listowel feature

Melanna bids for a hat-trick when lining up in the valuable Guinness Handicap at Listowel on Friday. Fri 16th Sep

Review killarney 16th May

Cantlow (8-1) came with a wet sail to nail Your Busy in the McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney National Handicap ChaseMon 16th May

Clarcam proves too good for odds-on Game

Clarcam got the better of odds-on stable mate The Game Changer, in the feature at Killarney this evening, the Grade 3 Laurels Pub & Restaurant An Riocht Chase. Mon 16th May

Game bidding for Grade 3 honours at Killarney

After chasing home Douvan on his last three starts, The Game Changer will bid to get a deserved win to his name in the Grade Three Laurels Pub & Restaurant An Riocht Chase at Killarney on Monday. Mon 16th May

Review Punchestown 28th Apr

Warren Greatrex has another star stayer on his hands after One Track Mind landed the Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle at PunchestownThu 28th Apr

Mullins mulls Gold Cup for deadly Douvan

Douvan's Grand Tour of the three big spring Festivals was completed in style at Punchestown today as the imperious gelding extended his unbeaten record to ten in the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase. Thu 28th Apr

More brilliance from Douvan

Douvan, a brilliant winner of the Arkle, easily collected another Grade One prize in the Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree. Sat 09th Apr

Douvan ready for Aintree assignment

Connections of Douvan are confident he can live up to his star billing and maintain his unbeaten record over fences with victory in today's Doom Bar Maghull Novices' Chase at Aintree. Sat 09th Apr

Douvan bids to live up to banker tag

Willie Mullins believes Douvan has enough experience to justify his billing and claim a second successive Cheltenham Festival success with victory in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy. Tue 15th Mar

13 oppose Douvan in Arkle

Douvan could face as many as 13 rivals in the Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham on Tuesday. Wed 09th Mar

Elliott reveals plans for Cheltenham hopes

With the Cheltenham Festival now just a fortnight away, Gordon Elliott talks through some of his team for the showpiece meeting. Tue 01st Mar

Review punchestown 15th Oct

Gordon Elliott and Bryan Cooper enjoyed the easiest Grade Three double they are ever likely to have at Punchestown, which was completed when Don Cossack coasted to victory in the Irish Daily Star ChaseThu 15th Oct

Sergeant completes Gigginstown treble

Gunnery Sergeant completed a great afternoon for Gigginstown House Stud at Punchestown when taking the bumper in the hands of Patrick Mullins. Thu 15th Oct

The Game Changer completes Graded treble

The Game Charger has taken really well to fences this year, and recorded his sixth chase win since tackling the larger obstacles in May by readily landing the Buck House Novice Chase at Punchestown. Thu 15th Oct

Going unchanged at Punchestown

Following further watering overnight the going remains unchanged at good (good to firm in places) at Punchestown where Don Cossack makes his eagerly awaited seasonal debut in the Irish Daily Star Chase. Thu 15th Oct

Review tipperary 4th Oct

Plinth came out on top in the Grade Two Istabraq Hurdle at TipperarySun 04th Oct

Walsh lands Grade 3 double on Changer

Ruby Walsh gave The Game Changer a cool ride to land the Like-A-Butterfly Novice Chase at Tipperary. Sun 04th Oct

Review roscommon 28th Sep

The Game Changer claimed Grade Three honours at Roscommon when landing the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Kilbegnet ChaseMon 28th Sep

The Game on top at Roscommon again

Smooth traveller The Game Changer enjoys the minimum trip around Roscommon, and he made it two from two over the course and distance at the Racecourse Road venue, landing the Grade 3 Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Kilbegnet Novice Chase under Bryan Cooper. Mon 28th Sep

Rock The World comes back for more

Jessica Harrington's Rock The World rallied well to get back up and beat The Game Changer in the featured Grade Three Ballybrit Novice Chase in Galway. Tue 08th Sep

Review galway 8th Sep

Rock The World produced a thoroughly likeable performance when gamely seeing off The Game Changer to land the feature race at Galway, the Grade Three Ballybrit Novice ChaseTue 08th Sep

Galway preview

Just five go to post for the Grade Three Ballybrit Novice Chase, but the Galway feature has attracted a line-up befitting its feature race status. Tue 08th Sep

Galway Hurdle next up for The Game Changer

The Game Changer got back to winning ways as he ran out an easy victor of the three runner Wallstone Financial Novice Chase. Thu 23rd Jul

Outsider Arnaud takes the feature at Wexford

The Game Changer lost his unbeaten record over fences as he was beaten into second by 8/1 outsider Arnaud in the three-runner Stena Line Horizon Chase. Fri 03rd Jul

Wexford preview

The Game Changer looks to complete a hat-trick for Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud in an intriguing main event at Wexford this evening. Fri 03rd Jul

Review roscommon 8th Jun

Aranhill Chief showed excellent resolution to come out on top in the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase at RoscommonMon 08th Jun

The Game Changer too strong in Roscommon

The Game Changer put in a good display of jumping on his way to success in the two mile novice chase at Roscommon. Mon 08th Jun

Roscommon preview

Joint top-weight Leavethelighton bids to get a deserved big-race win to his name as he lines up in the feature at Roscommon this evening, the thetote.com Connacht National Handicap Chase. Mon 08th Jun

Review punchestown 16th May

Real Steel pulled out all the stops to land the feature Panoramic Restaurant Handicap Chase in a thrilling three-way finish at PunchestownSat 16th May

The Game Changer impresses over fences

A switch to front-running tactics reaped dividends for The Game Changer in the beginners' chase at Punchestown. Sat 16th May

Punchestown preview

Foildubh heads the field for the Panoramic Restaurant Handicap Chase at Punchestown today as he seeks his first success in 18 months. Sat 16th May

Fitz much the best in Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle

He may not have always been super slick at his flights but that couldn't detract from another quality performance from Rebel Fitz as he landed odds of 30/100 under Barry Geraghty in the Grade 2 Istabraq Hurdle at Tipperary. Sun 05th Oct

Lynch bounces back with Ladbrokes win

There was a dramatic finish to the feature at Listowel this afternoon as Portrade emerged victorious in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Thu 18th Sep

Darwins Fox too cute in Cork

Once Darwins Fox got to the front after the second he led his rivals a merry dance and scooted home in the J.P. McManus Rated Hurdle for trainer Henry de Bromhead. Sun 31st Aug

Cork preview

The Game Changer will be out to confirm Galway Hurdle form with a few of his rivals in a hot-looking contest for the JP McManus Rated Hurdle at Cork. Sun 31st Aug

Wexford provides Burke with first double

Jonathan Burke recorded his first ever double as he took the last at Killarney this evening, the Killarney Oaks Hotel Maiden Hurdle, on Discover Wexford (first time tongue strap) for Willie Codd. Fri 22nd Aug

Review killarney 22nd Aug

The Game Changer followed up his terrific third placing in the Galway Hurdle by taking the feature event at Killarney, the Download The Free Racing Post Mobile App Handicap HurdleFri 22nd Aug

Burke steers Changer to deserved win

The Game Changer got a deserved win to his name as he took the feature at Killarney this evening, the Grade C Download The Free Racing Post Mobile App Handicap Hurdle, under Jonathan Burke. Fri 22nd Aug

Review galway 31st Jul

The JP McManus-owned Thomas Edison was a popular winner of the Guinness Galway Hurdle on day four of the FestivalThu 31st Jul

Pivot continues his transformation

Pivot Bridge has proved a revelation since returning to hurdling last month, and he landed his biggest pot to date as he took the feature race on day one of the Killarney May Festival, the Grade B Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle. Sun 11th May

Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle preview

The Supreme Horse Racing Club will aim to secure their second lucrative prize in less than a fortnight as runaway Tramore winner Wood Breizh lines up in the Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle at Killarney. Sun 11th May

bragbet.com Handicap Hurdle preview

Glen Beg is reported to be in top form as she tries to improve on her recent Aintree third in the bragbet.com Handicap Hurdle on the opening day of the Punchestown Festival. Tue 29th Apr

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

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

Tank sights trained on Leopardstown

Philip Fenton expects to learn more about The Tullow Tank's potential aspirations as he chases a second Grade One of the season in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Fri 27th Dec

Review punchestown 8th Dec

Arvika Ligeonniere recorded a bloodless victory in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase after stable companion Sir Des Champs crashed out of the race in a third-fence fallSun 08th Dec

Smooth success for The Game Changer

The Game Changer (4/1) motored into contention on a tight rein and was pushed out by Davy Russell to score in the two mile novice hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 08th Dec

Balafre completes hat-trick as fav slips up

Ange Balafre completed a hat-trick this term in the two-mile novice hurdle, where odds-on favourite Arctic Fire slipped up on the level after two out when holding every chance. Sat 23rd Nov

Azorian scores 21 lengths debut hurdle win

Smart bumper performer Azorian made an impressive winning hurdle debut at Cork today when slamming his 13 rivals, in the Paddy Power Your Local Betting Shop INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle completing a double for jockey Davy Russell and owners Gigginstown House Stud. Sun 03rd Nov

The Game Changer learning in Cork

The Game Changer made a successful transition to hurdling when winning the opener in Cork for Charlie Swan and Davy Russell. Sun 03rd Nov

Promising start from The Game Changer

The victory of The Game Changer in the concluding UCC R&G National Flat Race at Cork was notable on a number of fronts. Firstly Nina Carberry pressed the button at precisely the right time on the sweet-travelling newcomer who held off fellow first-timer, Flags Pass by a length and a half. Thu 21st Mar

After race at Punchestown Thu, 15th Oct, 2015 (1st)

He's entered at Cheltenham next weekend but I'd say we might have to take a pull now. He's after winning three Graded races now and has turned inside out. He loves it over fences. He'll get a break now until the spring and we'll look at the festivals at the back-end. If you look back to Galway he can still be tricky enough but when he gets there and things work out he's good. He'd have to improve again (to make up into a Grade 1 horse) as he's beating summer horses. We could look at Aintree and Punchestown with him. The Grand Annual is also an option.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Limerick Thu, 23rd Jul, 2015 (1st)

I was humming and hawing this morning on whether to run him or not but that was great and he likes being ridden like that. It was a nice race to win and he'll run in the Galway Hurdle next.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Roscommon Mon, 8th Jun, 2015 (1st)

He seems to enjoy jumping fences. We'll keep him for something at Galway, over fences, and he definitely get an entry in the Galway Hurdle as well. He was popping away and not doing anything too exciting but over the last three he was good when he wanted him. Riding him a bit more positively could be the key to him.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Punchestown Sat, 16th May, 2015 (1st)

It was a good old performance. We changed the tactics on him today and he jumped very well. Originally the plan was to come here and then have a bit of a break before the Galway Hurdle but on that performance we'll keep going chasing during the summer.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Killarney Fri, 22nd Aug, 2014 (1st)

This horse has so much ability. He has so much speed I think he could win over a mile on the flat and the flatter track here probably suits him. He got left a bit at the start at Galway and I didn't intend for him to be that far back. He will keep going while the ground is good and Johnny gave him a great ride.

C F Swan

After race at Punchestown Sun, 8th Dec, 2013 (1st)

It was a bit of a messy race the last day and they didn't go much of a gallop. He's a half brother to Johns Spirit [won the Grade 3 Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase in Cheltenham last month for Jonjo O'Neill] and he's a bit like him in that he doesn't like being in front too long. Even at home he can be a bit of a character if in front too long. I'm not sure where he'll go next, but we'll probably have to step him up to graded class now.

C F Swan

After race at Cork Sun, 3rd Nov, 2013 (1st)

It was a messy type of a race and he's the type of horse who shouldn't be in front too long, but it wasn't Davy's fault as it was a slow gallop. He has to come late but he learned something. He's a funny horse at home. He's gawky and always looking at things when in front. He would have needed the run today. We'll keep it low-key for now and find a winners of one somewhere.

C F Swan

After race at Cork Thu, 21st Mar, 2013 (1st)

I was very worried about the ground. I told Nina that he had loads of pace and when he got to the front he idled a bit but he's a nice horse. (TW & EM)

C F Swan

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