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Champagne Fever (IRE)
19yo gr g 26th May 2007Track Horse
Track Horse
Champagne Fever (IRE)
gr g 26th May 2007Last Win
Thurles Thu, 24th Nov, 16 11/8, R Walsh
(3388 days)
Last Run
Thurles Thu, 24th Nov, 16
1st, 11/8, R Walsh
(3388 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
5
2
3
40%
€89,000
-0.88
Chase IRE
8
4
1
50%
€98,462.5
-0.79
NHF IRE
3
2
1
67%
€58,075
2.00
Hurdle GB
1
1
0
100%
£75,120
5.00
Chase GB
3
0
1
0%
£53,315
-3.00
NHF GB
1
1
0
100%
£34,429
16.00
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
21
10
6
48%
18.33
Form Figures
12-11112-311313-2614-F145-1/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 12-11112-311313-2614-F145-1/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer W P Mullins
Handler Roisin Hickey
Jun 2010
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Smithstown Stud
Purchaser: Michael O'Mara
€17,500
Lots Sold: 277
Prices
Avg: €27,174
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €325,000
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Jun 2010
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Smithstown Stud
Purchaser: Michael O'Mara
€17,500
Lots Sold: 277
Prices
Avg: €27,174
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €325,000
Reports in which Champagne Fever (IRE) was mentioned
Review thurles 24th Nov
Champion trainer Willie Mullins has his horses firing on all cylinders and continued his rich vein of form courtesy of a treble at Thurles on ThursdayThu 24th Nov
Kate impresses on hurdling debut
Augusta Kate took the switch to hurdling in her stride to complete a treble on the afternoon for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in the Sportsmens Mares Maiden Hurdle at Thurles. Thu 24th Nov
Fever back on track in Boomerang
Champagne Fever, twice successful at the Cheltenham Festival but sidelined all of last season, overcame a 19-month absence to take the Boomerang Animal Bedding And Boomerang Horse & Country Store Chase at Thurles. Thu 24th Nov
Min headline act in Supreme 25
Antepost gamble Min heads 25 entries for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle, the first race of the Cheltenham Festival. Wed 09th Mar
31 from Ireland for Supreme
Ante-post favourite Min heads a mammoth initial entry of 18 horses for Willie Mullins in the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 15. Thu 04th Feb
Sceaux amongst Champion 23
Un De Sceaux headlines 23 entries for the £350,000 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday, March 16. Thu 14th Jan
48 in Ryanair contention
Vautour is the star name among a bumper 48 entries for the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday, March 17. Thu 14th JanWalsh questions Min's price for Supreme
Jockey Ruby Walsh feels Min is as short as 5-4 favourite for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle mainly because he represents the powerful combination of trainer Willie Mullins and owner Rich Ricci. Wed 13th Jan
Mullins' Felix Yonger wins Champion Chase
Willie Mullins completed a big race double at Punchestown today, completing the feat with Felix Yonger, under the Champion Trainer's nephew Danny Mullins, in the Grade 1 BoyleSports Champion Chase. Tue 28th Apr
Another Tattersalls graduate wins bumper
Tattersalls Ireland August National Hunt Sale graduate MOON RACER orbited to success to land the Grade 1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper. Thu 12th Mar
Fever out of Queen Mother
Champagne Fever has been ruled out of this afternoon's Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Wed 11th Mar
Un De Sceaux lands the odds in Arkle
Un De Sceaux lived up to his billing as he duly landed the odds in the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 10th Mar
Douvan Supreme in opener
The well-backed Douvan was an impressive winner of the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 10th Mar
Douvan all set for Supreme start
Willie Mullins is in bullish mood as Douvan bids to get the Cheltenham Festival off to a perfect start for the Irish in Tuesday's Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle. Mon 09th Mar
18 still in Gold Cup mix
There were no notable defections at the latest confirmation stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Silviniaco Conti topping the 18 horses still in contention for the Festival feature. Sat 07th Mar
Harrington buzzing for Champion
Jessica Harrington's burning desire for Cheltenham Festival glory remains as strong as ever ahead of Jezki's bid for back-to-back triumphs in the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Fri 06th Mar
Big guns stand Champion ground
Former winners Sprinter Sacre and Sire De Grugy headline 12 horses still in contention for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham on Wednesday. Thu 05th Mar
Ricci highlights Power claims
Rich Ricci rates Annie Power his best chance of a winner at next week's Cheltenham Festival after confirming the OLBG Mares' Hurdle would "more than likely" be her target. Thu 05th Mar
Alderwood seeks more Cheltenham glory
Trainer Tom Mullins is hopeful dual Cheltenham Festival winner Alderwood is coming back to peak form just in time for his return to Prestbury Park. Tue 03rd MarWalsh has belief in Champagne
Ruby Walsh believes Champagne Fever's course form will be an asset when he lines-up at the Cheltenham Festival. Tue 24th FebFever set for Champion Chase
Champagne Fever appears increasingly likely to bid for a Cheltenham Festival hat-trick in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Wed 18th Feb
Review gowran park 14th Feb
Champagne Fever got his season back on track with an impressive success in the Red Mills Chase at Gowran ParkSat 14th Feb
Poignant win in bumper for Patrick Mullins
Kate Appleby Shoes, runner-up on three of her four previous starts, made absolutely no mistake today as she ran away with the concluding Ronan Lawlor Memorial Flat Race at Gowran Park this afternoon. Sat 14th Feb
Townend & Mullins double up with Whiteout
Whiteout showed a smart turn of foot to settle matters in good style on her Irish debut in the Shantou At Burgage Stud at Gowran Park this afternoon. Sat 14th FebFever bounces back in style
Champagne Fever bounce back to winning ways with a stylish victory in the Grade 2 Red Mills Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 14th Feb
Walsh hopes for big show from Bally
Ruby Walsh is anticipating a much better show from Ballycasey when the Willie Mullins-trained grey tackles the Betfair Ascot Chase. Sat 14th Feb
Big guns remain after Cheltenham acceptors
Acceptors for the five main Grade One championship contests at Cheltenham were revealed today. Wed 11th Feb
Cossack on course for Ryanair bid
Gordon Elliott reports Don Cossack to be "bouncing" ahead of his bid to cap a fantastic season in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham next month. Wed 04th 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
Mag cruises to Grade 2 victory
Vroum Vroum Mag cruised home for a facile victory in the Coolmore NH Sires Mares Novice Chase at Thurles. Thu 15th Jan
Cossack run continues as Fever falls
Don Cossack was left to come home on his own after a dramatic last fence exit by Champagne Fever in the Ladbrokes Ireland Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles this afternoon. Thu 15th Jan
Review clonmel 13th Nov
Champagne Fever returned to action with a sparkling performance in the Clonmel Oil ChaseThu 13th Nov
Kennady relishes mud for shock bumper win
Kennady caused a major surprise when lowering the colours of odds-on newcomer Pearl Diamond in the four-runner Clonmel Oil Slan Abhaile bumper. Thu 13th Nov
Fever impressive on return at Clonmel
Champagne Fever booked his ticket for the King George at Kempton on St Stephen's Day by taking the Clonmel Oil Chase in impressive fashion. Thu 13th Nov
Conditions being monitored at Clonmel
With a nationwide weather warning issued by Met Eireann, the going is sure to be very testing at Clonmel this afternoon for their showpiece meeting of the year. Thu 13th Nov
Review punchestown 1st May
Quevega's stranglehold on the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown was broken when Jetson sprang a 20-1 shockThu 01st May
Review leopardstown 26th Dec
Defy Logic burst the Champagne Fever bubble in the Racing Post Novice Chase on the first day of the Leopardstown Christmas FestivalThu 26th Dec
Logic takes Leopardstown feature for Nolan
The Paul Nolan trained Defy Logic claimed the notable scalp of Champagne Fever in the feature Racing Post Novice Chase at Leopardstown this afternoon. Thu 26th Dec
Going updates
The going at Leopardstown remains soft but Limerick has eased further following 5mm of rain overnight. Thu 26th DecReview punchestown 16th Nov
Champagne Fever set out on his new career over fences with an imperious victory in the Connexus Communications Beginners Chase at PunchestownSat 16th Nov
Fever devours the Punchestown fences
Considering he won a 'point' as a four-year-old Champagne Fever is familiar for some time now with the technique of jumping fences. The now six-year-old was good on his initial encounter with the 'big ones' on the racecourse proper in the Connexus Communications Beginners Chase at Punchestown. Sat 16th Nov
Going update
Action begins at 12.00 today and the ground at Punchestown remains yielding. Sat 16th Nov
Review punchestown 23rd Apr
Brilliant two-miler Sprinter Sacre recorded a commanding victory in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase in front of an appreciative crowd at PunchestownTue 23rd Apr
Jezki brilliant in Herald Champion Novice
Jezki (3rd year in a row his owner J P McManus has won this event) was expected by many good judges to overturn Cheltenham form with Champagne Fever and he did so in style when sluicing home in the Grade 1 Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown. Tue 23rd AprPreview punchestown 24th Apr
Day two of the Punchestown Festival is Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup day, and sees Cheltenham second and third Sir Des Champs and Long Run lock horns againWed 24th Apr
Review leopardstown 9th Feb
Sir Des Champs showed himself to be a leading contender for the Cheltenham blue riband as he got the better of Flemenstar in the Hennessy Gold Cup at LeopardstownSat 09th Feb
Fourth win for the Mullins monopoly!
Not content with the Hennessy Gold Cup and two other Grade 1 winners on the day, Champion Trainer Willie Mullins also plundered a 'lowly' equal opportunities handicap on the day at Leopardstown, claiming his four-timer with Tennis Cap in the paddypower.com iPhone Fast Bet Handicap Hurdle. Sat 09th FebChampagne regains sparkle
The Wille Mullins trained Champagne Fever bounced back from a potentially season ending lung infection with a Grade 1 win in the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown today, advertising his Cheltenham claims in the process. Sat 09th Feb
Summer Stars with late flourish
Ted Walsh's Summer Star, under the trainer's daughter Katie Walsh, came from the clouds to land the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Mares Handicap Hurdle at Leopardstown today, coming from an unlikely position in the race to win for the rider's father. Sat 09th Feb
Review naas 6th Jan
Rule The World put up an impressive performance to land a hot renewal of the Slaney Novice Hurdle at Naas without being asked a questionSun 06th Jan
Review fairyhouse 2nd Dec
Zaidpour showed he will be a force to be reckoned with this season as he took the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on his return to actionSun 02nd Dec
Arvika brilliant in the Drinmore
Arvika Ligeonniere put up a performance to rival that of last year's winner of the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase, Bog Warrior, when giving Ruby Walsh back to back successes in the Fairyhouse two and a half miler. Sun 02nd Dec
Jezki is tops over two in the Royal Bond
In the Grade 1 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle Willie Mullins' pair, Champagne Fever (2nd) and Zuzka (3rd) lost little in defeat to a very classy two miler in the shape of Jezki (backed from 11/4 into 9/4) at Fairyhouse. Sun 02nd Dec
Mullins Fly's to four-timer
“It’s going to be messy!” quipped Ruby Walsh before the three runner Grade 1 Morgiana Hurdle over two miles at Punchestown. Sun 18th Nov
Mullins Back In Focus again
Willie Mullins brought up a double at Punchestown as Back In Focus kept up the gallop in the Grade 2 Florida Pearl Novice Chase, to follow Twinlight’s victory in the previous race. Sun 18th Nov
Champagne Fever pops his maiden tag
Champagne Fever was there to be shot at by his 21 rivals in the two mile maiden hurdle at Cork as he made all under Paul Townend, but nothing could trouble the grey who coasted in by five lengths. Sun 18th Nov
Review punchestown 25th Apr
The inclement conditions forced officials to put the Punchestown Gold Cup and Guinness Handicap Chase back to Saturday and, on a reduced day two of the Festival, Marasonnien (12/1) took centre stage in the Irish Daily Mirror War Of Attrition Novice HurdleWed 25th Apr
Fever burning up in Bumpers
Champagne Fever provided Willie Mullins with the third leg of a treble at Punchestown today when the gelding added the Grade 1 betchronicle.com Champion Bumper to the Cheltenham Festival's equivalent race. Wed 25th Apr
Review fairyhouse 22nd Jan
Willie Mullins dominated the Fairyhouse meeting with a four-timer highlighted by the success of Blazing Tempo in the feature Normans Grove ChaseSun 22nd Jan
Embarassement of Riccis for Mullins!
Fairyhouse races today was all about Willie Mullins and his team, with the Champion Trainer completing a four-timer in the concluding Nina Carberry – Meath Sportsperson Of The Year 2011 Bumper with 1/4 favourite Champagne Fever. Sun 22nd Jan
Edison takes the last for Martin and Power
The Tony Martin trained Thomas Edison sprang a 12/1 surprise under Kevin Power in the bumper at Leopardstown this afternoon overturning the 4/5 favourite Champagne Fever. Mon 26th Dec
After race at Thurles Thu, 24th Nov, 2016 (1st) 
He ran a good race for his first run back which he always does. I'll probably look for a similar type race for him next over 2m4f. I think the John Durkan might come too soon and I might also look for something easier than that. We'll see how he comes out of this but he might go for something Grade 2 or 3. He was keen and that's why I might drop him back in trip. I thought 2m6f on today's ground is as much as he wants. We have got him to stay in the past but I'm not sure it agrees with him and he might be better off on a shorter trip. I don't know if I can see him being competitive at Grade 1 level again but we'll see. I'm hoping he could be like Ballycasey and be rejuvenated.
W P Mullins
He ran a good race for his first run back which he always does. I'll probably look for a similar type race for him next over 2m4f. I think the John Durkan might come too soon and I might also look for something easier than that. We'll see how he comes out of this but he might go for something Grade 2 or 3. He was keen and that's why I might drop him back in trip. I thought 2m6f on today's ground is as much as he wants. We have got him to stay in the past but I'm not sure it agrees with him and he might be better off on a shorter trip. I don't know if I can see him being competitive at Grade 1 level again but we'll see. I'm hoping he could be like Ballycasey and be rejuvenated.
W P Mullins
After race at Gowran Park Sat, 14th Feb, 2015 (1st)
That's a nice confidence builder. It's a nice prize to win at our local track and from our local company. It's a very good prize on our doorstep. That ground is not really suitable, it's quite tacky but he did what he was supposed to do. He jumped brilliantly and just fiddled the last but that was just Paul being careful as he had the race won. I said to Paul beforehand don't make it if you can. I'm just happy to be going to Cheltenham on a positive note, and I'd imagine he will either run in the Ryanair or the Queen Mother.
W P Mullins
That's a nice confidence builder. It's a nice prize to win at our local track and from our local company. It's a very good prize on our doorstep. That ground is not really suitable, it's quite tacky but he did what he was supposed to do. He jumped brilliantly and just fiddled the last but that was just Paul being careful as he had the race won. I said to Paul beforehand don't make it if you can. I'm just happy to be going to Cheltenham on a positive note, and I'd imagine he will either run in the Ryanair or the Queen Mother.
W P Mullins
After race at Clonmel Thu, 13th Nov, 2014 (1st)
I was delighted with what he did considering how hard he pulled for the first half of the race. I didn't think he could pull like that and beat a field of horses like that. Last week he wasn't coming here but we stuck him in and his last piece of work he sparked so we said we'd run him as he was getting the weight allowance. We are looking at the Durkan but I'd say Boston Bob is probably going to run there. Maybe he's better running a little fresher, so perhaps no run between now and the King George would be better for him.
W P Mullins
I was delighted with what he did considering how hard he pulled for the first half of the race. I didn't think he could pull like that and beat a field of horses like that. Last week he wasn't coming here but we stuck him in and his last piece of work he sparked so we said we'd run him as he was getting the weight allowance. We are looking at the Durkan but I'd say Boston Bob is probably going to run there. Maybe he's better running a little fresher, so perhaps no run between now and the King George would be better for him.
W P Mullins
Tue, 4th Mar, 2014
Ruby said he jumped from fence to fence at Leopardstown after racing last Sunday and I was very pleased with him. His style of jumping is the reason we are going for the Arkle at Cheltenham and his mistake at Leopardstown on his last run was not like him.
W P Mullins
Ruby said he jumped from fence to fence at Leopardstown after racing last Sunday and I was very pleased with him. His style of jumping is the reason we are going for the Arkle at Cheltenham and his mistake at Leopardstown on his last run was not like him.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Sat, 16th Nov, 2013 (1st)
He's an electric jumper. I'd say it was just lack of concentration at the second last. He's able to put in short ones as well as long ones and he looks a natural. He'll have no trouble going out or back in trip and I have him entered in everything. He'll probably go shorter at Christmas and whether he runs between now and then will depend on how he comes out of this,.
W P Mullins
He's an electric jumper. I'd say it was just lack of concentration at the second last. He's able to put in short ones as well as long ones and he looks a natural. He'll have no trouble going out or back in trip and I have him entered in everything. He'll probably go shorter at Christmas and whether he runs between now and then will depend on how he comes out of this,.
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Sat, 9th Feb, 2013 (1st)
it's a huge relief to get this fellow back on track - we're always afraid when a horse gets an infection like that which might ruin his season. At least he seems to have come back to where he was though. It wouldn't be a problem going out in trip with him but we'll stick to the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
W P Mullins
it's a huge relief to get this fellow back on track - we're always afraid when a horse gets an infection like that which might ruin his season. At least he seems to have come back to where he was though. It wouldn't be a problem going out in trip with him but we'll stick to the Supreme Novices Hurdle.
W P Mullins
After race at Cork Sun, 18th Nov, 2012 (1st)
It's nice to get that out of the way. The late start was a bit nerve-wracking. He jumped very big, but that's to be expected as he has been point-to-pointing.He has a very high cruising speed and that was a very pleasing effort.
W P Mullins
It's nice to get that out of the way. The late start was a bit nerve-wracking. He jumped very big, but that's to be expected as he has been point-to-pointing.He has a very high cruising speed and that was a very pleasing effort.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Wed, 25th Apr, 2012 (1st)
that was an extraordinary performance - he is a super horse. I don't know what we'll do next year; we were thinking of going straight over fences like we did with Florida Pearl but I'm not sure now. I thought he was out on his feet in the straight but Patrick said he was just idling. We know that the third (Mozoltov) is a good horse but Champagne Fever obviously stays well and is a good jumper. He is one that we are really looking forward to and has huge ability.
W P Mullins
that was an extraordinary performance - he is a super horse. I don't know what we'll do next year; we were thinking of going straight over fences like we did with Florida Pearl but I'm not sure now. I thought he was out on his feet in the straight but Patrick said he was just idling. We know that the third (Mozoltov) is a good horse but Champagne Fever obviously stays well and is a good jumper. He is one that we are really looking forward to and has huge ability.
W P Mullins
After race at Fairyhouse Sun, 22nd Jan, 2012 (1st)
Champagne Fever learned an awful lot from his run at Leopardstown over Christmas. He ran very green then and today's soft ground was also a big help. He is by Stowaway and they go on soft ground. The plan was to go jumping but the way he won we'll reflect on that now.
W P Mullins
Champagne Fever learned an awful lot from his run at Leopardstown over Christmas. He ran very green then and today's soft ground was also a big help. He is by Stowaway and they go on soft ground. The plan was to go jumping but the way he won we'll reflect on that now.
W P Mullins
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