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Francois (FR)
11yo ch g 2015Track Horse

Track Horse
Francois (FR)
ch g 2015Handler
Mary E Doyle
Breeder
Gestut Zur Kuste AG & Riviera Equine S A
Last Win
Punchestown Sat, 28th May, 22 7/2, Donagh Meyler
(1377 days)
Last Run
Ballingarry Sun, 25th May, 25
p.u., 7/2, Ms L A Sinnott
Mary E. Doyle
(284 days)
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Lifetime
Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
17
1
4
6%
€20,450
-12.50
Chase IRE
10
0
1
0%
€2,680
-10.00
Flat FR
2
1
0
50%
€14,620
-1.00
PtoP
7
0
2
Under Rules Total
29
2
5
7%
-23.50
Form Figures
10/99-22P319050-355C03F6345P-PP2009070-PP-
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 10/99-22P319050-355C03F6345P-PP2009070-PP-
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Francois Rohaut to Mary Ellen Doyle
Nov 2018
Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Nicolle
Purchaser: DE BURGH EQUINE LTD
€210,000
Lots Sold: 429
Prices
Avg: €18,071
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €265,000
Jul 2018
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Rohaut
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 284
Prices
Avg: €26,714
Median: €12,500
Maximum: €445,000
Oct 2016
October Yearling Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Etreham
Purchaser: Not Sold
€27,000
Lots Sold: 474
Prices
Avg: €41,296
Median: €28,000
Maximum: €260,000
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
Nov 2018
Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Nicolle
Purchaser: DE BURGH EQUINE LTD
€210,000
Lots Sold: 429
Prices
Avg: €18,071
Median: €9,000
Maximum: €265,000
Jul 2018
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Rohaut
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 284
Prices
Avg: €26,714
Median: €12,500
Maximum: €445,000
Oct 2016
October Yearling Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Etreham
Purchaser: Not Sold
€27,000
Lots Sold: 474
Prices
Avg: €41,296
Median: €28,000
Maximum: €260,000
Reports in which Francois (FR) was mentioned

Building Bridges delights Taphouse Syndicate
Building Bridges was roared home by the Taphouse Syndicate who were out in force for the extended 2m4f handicap hurdle in Down Royal. Fri 02nd Jun
Battle Of Mirbat a pleasant surprise for McDonagh team
Battle Of Mirbat teamed up with Adam Ryan to post a decisive success in the John Thomas McNamara (QR) Handicap Steeplechase at Leopardstown. Mon 06th Mar
Baracouda dies at the age of 28
Baracouda, the four-time Long Walk Hurdle winner and dual Stayers' Hurdle hero, has died at the age of 28. Thu 09th Feb
Slick Saldier shows his liking for fences
Saldier made the perfect start to life over fences, as he put in an exhibition of jumping in the opener at Thurles, the Horse & Jockey Beginners Chase. Thu 09th Feb
Deserved win for Francois as Meyler doubles-up
Francois deservedly opened his account in Ireland, as he took the Ladbrokes Extra Places On Racing Every Day Hurdle, completing a double for Donagh Meyler. Sat 28th May
Authorized Art regains the winning thread
The champion trainer and jockey, Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, teamed up to take the Poolcourt Rated Hurdle in fine style with Authorized Art at Wexford. Sat 14th May
Life In The Park lands opener under O'Connor
Life In The Park (9/2) was always close to the pace in the opening Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle and made the best way home under Mike O'Connor. Wed 27th Apr
Limerick double for Danny Mullins
Jockey Danny Mullins completed a double at Limerick today, completing the feat on the Richard O'Brien trained top weight Sparkling Stars in the McDermott's GalaPatrickswell Handicap Hurdle. Thu 07th Apr
Brigade swoops to land third hurdles win
Light Brigade came with a well-timed swoop to land the spoils in the Horse & Jockey Handicap Hurdle at Thurles. Sun 23rd Jan
After race at Punchestown Sat, 28th May, 2022 (1st)
We had to go back to the drawing board after his few runs but we got it right today so we're very happy,. It was a good performance today. He was third in Wexford two weeks ago, when Donagh rode him, and came on from that.
Mary Ellen Doyle
We had to go back to the drawing board after his few runs but we got it right today so we're very happy,. It was a good performance today. He was third in Wexford two weeks ago, when Donagh rode him, and came on from that.
Mary Ellen Doyle
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