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El Fontan (FR) gr g 26th Mar 2005Track Horse
Track Horse
El Fontan (FR) gr g 26th Mar 2005
Last Win
Punchestown Sat, 17th Nov, 12 11/1, B J Cooper
D T Hughes
(4419 days)
Last Run
Ayr Fri, 6th Mar, 15
6th, 18/1, Mr Kit Alexander
(3579 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Flat IRE
1
0
0
0%
0
-1.00
Hurdle IRE
11
2
2
18%
€21,750
-7.63
Chase IRE
14
1
5
7%
€15,805
-2.00
Hurdle GB
3
0
0
0%
0
-3.00
Chase GB
2
0
0
0%
0
-2.00
Under Rules Total
31
3
7
10%
-15.63
Form Figures
110/P4U-2FP823320321P0-0P096-75P-0P6/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 110/P4U-2FP823320321P0-0P096-75P-0P6/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer D T Hughes to N W Alexander
May 2014
Spring Sales (Goffs UK)
Sycamore Stables
Purchaser: Nick Alexander
£7,000
Lots Sold: 352
Prices
Avg: £15,941
Median: £10,000
Maximum: £140,000
May 2013
Spring Sales (Goffs UK)
Osborne Lodge Stables
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 290
Prices
Avg: £14,352
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £105,000
07May12 Dow 20f Good 5y+ NovCh(8K)
11-12[7/1]2nd of 13, 1.75L behind Devil's Elbow
B J Cooper
6/17/1
Change of Trainer Noel Meade to D T Hughes
Symbols Explained
ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
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
May 2014
Spring Sales (Goffs UK)
Sycamore Stables
Purchaser: Nick Alexander
£7,000
Lots Sold: 352
Prices
Avg: £15,941
Median: £10,000
Maximum: £140,000
May 2013
Spring Sales (Goffs UK)
Osborne Lodge Stables
Purchaser: Withdrawn
Lots Sold: 290
Prices
Avg: £14,352
Median: £8,000
Maximum: £105,000
Reports in which El Fontan (FR) was mentioned
Review punchestown 17th Nov
Mikael D'Haguenet snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in the Punchestown Gift Vouchers For Christmas Beginners ChaseSat 17th Nov
Two for Hughes & Cooper with Minsk
The betting told you all you needed to know about the www.punchestown.com Maiden Hurdle and on this occasion the market was spot-on as Minsk accounted for Glens Melody by eight and a half lengths to bring up a double for Dessie Hughes and Bryan Cooper, earlier on the mark with the lucky El Fontan in the opener. Sat 17th NovHow dramatic was that?
If someone asked you as early as the first fence, which of the joint favourites you'd like to be on, the answer in the vast majority of cases would have been Mikael D'Haguenet over Mount Benbulben, for the Punchestown Gift Vouchers Beginners Chase, but the bookmakers got a 'result' with neither capturing the prize in a dramatic event. Sat 17th Nov
Benefficient gets off the mark over fences
The Tony Martin trained Benefficient put his previous chasing experience to good use when making all for a win in the Porter & Co. Beginners Steeplechase at Down Royal today, scoring under Paul Townend. Fri 02nd Nov
O'Neill ends barren spell
Adam O’Neill bridged a near five year gap without a winner when partnering rank outsider Acriveen to a shock 25/1 success in the two-mile handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse. Sat 13th Oct
Double for Swan as Cloone fends them off
The 10yo veteran Cloone Rocket (16/1) fended off all challengers as he took the Kieran Kelly Memorial Beginners Chase under John Cullen to provide his trainer Charlie Swan with a double on the card (took the first with Rodriguez). Sat 11th Aug
Review naas 6th Aug
The Breda Miley Race at Naas turned into a tactical affair, with Ger Lyons' Lightnin Hopkins (13-8 favourite) taking top spot after racing alone up the stands railMon 06th Aug
Scratcher not for Catching
Catcherinscratcher was given a positive ride by Davy Russell to claim the beginners chase at Tipperary. Thu 07th Jun
Ted helps Ruby to a treble
The Ted Walsh trained Devil's Elbow got off the mark on his first start over fences in the Sean Graham Bookmakers Beginners Chase, providing his jockey Ruby Walsh with a treble on the card. Mon 07th May
Double for McNamara as Heavenly Brook wins
Andrew McNamara did the steering on Heavenly Brook in the beginners chase as the pair came home clear in the final race of day one at Fairyhouse’s Easter Festival. Sun 08th Apr
Elliott doubles up with Dantes
Dantes King landed the spoils in an action packed two-and-a-half mile beginners chase at Down Royal. Sat 17th Mar
Review navan 3rd Mar
Paddy Mooney's veteran performer Good Fella claimed a remarkable victory under top weight in the Garlow Cross Handicap Hurdle at NavanSat 03rd Mar
Patience pays off with Cadogan
We had a twelve-year-old winning a maiden hurdle when Howryafeelin scored at Thurles lately and it was the turn of another from the year 2000 crop to break their duck in a different discipline, Cadogan landing the Follow Navan On Facebook Beginners Chase under Eddie O'Connell. Sat 03rd Mar
Uncle Junior finally makes it
His task was eased as early as the first fence when the well-supported favourite El Fontan (9/2 this morning into 2/1) departed but ultimately Uncle Junior pulled out plenty when it mattered most to land the Thomastown Beginners Chase at Gowran under Paul Townend for Willie Mullins. The win was bringing up a double for that pair as they'd landed the opener with Bagber. Sat 05th MarReview LISTOWEL 16th Sep
Sesenta turned the Listowel Races Supporters Club Lartigue Hurdle into a procession in the closing stages as he careered away to win comfortablyTue 16th Sep
Carberry wins opener at Listowel
The first race this afternoon The O'Callaghan Family Hotels 3-Y-O Hurdle was won by Noel Meade's charge El Fontan with Paul Carberry in the saddle. Tue 16th SepO'Farrell impresses at Killarney
Barry Geraghty recorded an opening double this afternoon at Killarney when winning the first two races. Sun 31st Aug
Geraghty records opening double
Barry Geraghty recorded an opening double this afternoon at Killarney when winning the first two races. Sun 31st Aug
After race at Listowel Tue, 16th Sep, 2008 (1st) 
We bought him in France earlier in the year and then gelded him and left him off so he has had an easy time of it. Paul said they went a bit quick on the ground and he didn't jump as well as he did in Killarney but that was probably down to the heavy ground. There is not really a whole lot for him between now and November but at least we know he goes on the heavy ground.
Noel Meade
We bought him in France earlier in the year and then gelded him and left him off so he has had an easy time of it. Paul said they went a bit quick on the ground and he didn't jump as well as he did in Killarney but that was probably down to the heavy ground. There is not really a whole lot for him between now and November but at least we know he goes on the heavy ground.
Noel Meade
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