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Balko Des Flos (FR) ch g 16th Mar 2011

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Balko Des Flos (FR) ch g 16th Mar 2011

Sire

Balko (FR)

Dam

Royale Marie (FR)

Dam's Sire

Garde Royale

Owner

RacehorseClub

Trainer

Henry De Bromhead

Breeder

M Clovis Bardin & Mme Florence Bardin

Last Win

Cheltenham Thu, 15th Mar, 18 8/1, D N Russell (2483 days)

Last Run

Cheltenham Fri, 10th Dec, 21 9th, 12/1, Rachael Blackmore (1117 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

25%

€8,400

-1.62

Chase IRE

11%

€253,375

-7.50

NHF IRE

100%

€12,600

1.34

Hurdle GB

£8,516

-2.00

Chase GB

11%

£392,363

0.00

Under Rules Total

17%

-9.78

Form Figures

110-15472-133F31232-14439-7344476-4U2059/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 110-15472-133F31232-14439-7344476-4U2059/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Mar 2021

Goffs Online March Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House Stud

Purchaser: Racehorseclub.com

£110,000

Lots Sold: 32

Prices

Avg: £17,425

Median: £8,750

Maximum: £110,000

Change of Trainer W P Mullins to Henry De Bromhead

Nov 2013

Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Collines

Purchaser: Not Sold

€29,000

Lots Sold: 343

Prices

Avg: €16,144

Median: €8,000

Maximum: €300,000

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Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Mar 2021

Goffs Online March Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House Stud

Purchaser: Racehorseclub.com

£110,000

Lots Sold: 32

Prices

Avg: £17,425

Median: £8,750

Maximum: £110,000

Nov 2013

Autumn Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Collines

Purchaser: Not Sold

€29,000

Lots Sold: 343

Prices

Avg: €16,144

Median: €8,000

Maximum: €300,000

Reports in which Balko Des Flos (FR) was mentioned

Blackmore returns as Barcoe lands another winner

After over three months on the sidelines Rachael Blackmore returned to race-riding aboard the unplaced Balko Des Flos in the W.B. Gavin & Co. Handicap Hurdle. Sat 23rd Oct

Bar raised again by unstoppable Blackmore at Aintree

For those who decided to look beyond Rachael Blackmore in the Randox Grand National, thinking she surely could not top what she achieved at Cheltenham — it was time to rip up their tickets. Sat 10th Apr

Blackmore makes history in Grand National

Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to ride the winner of the Randox Grand National when steering Minella Times to glory at Aintree. Sat 10th Apr

Minella Indo heads stellar Savills Chase field

Minella Indo bids to enhance his Cheltenham Gold Cup claims in a mouthwatering renewal of the Savills Steeplechase at Leopardstown today. Mon 28th Dec

Elliott sends another strong team to Down Royal

Delta Work and Presenting Percy lead a five-strong team for Gordon Elliott in the Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal. Sat 31st Oct

Elliott's strong hand in Irish Daily Star Chase at Punchestown

Gordon Elliott is mob-handed in his bid to claim a sixth victory in the Irish Daily Star Salutes Our Frontline Heroes Chase at Punchestown on Wednesday. Wed 14th Oct

Footpad wins Thurles stamina test to get back on track

After reportedly bleeding from the nose when last seen, finishing at the rear in the Ryanair Chase in March, Footpad got back on track this afternoon with a convincing win in the Boomerang.ie Chase at Thurles. Thu 21st Nov

Footpad aiming to bounce back in Ryanair

Willie Mullins is hopeful Footpad can bounce back to his brilliant best in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday. Thu 14th Mar

Meade delighted with Road To Respect's preparation

Noel Meade believes Road To Respect is at the top of his game ahead of the defence of his crown in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown today. Fri 28th Dec

Min shows no mercy in the John Durkan

The Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase went the way of the even money favourite Min, with Ruby Walsh aboard this seven-year-old gelding for Willie Mullins. Sun 09th Dec

Shattered Love ready for John Durkan challenge

Gordon Elliott could not be happier with Shattered Love as the mare faces only four rivals in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase on Sunday. Sun 09th Dec

Respect among quality field for Down Royal feature

Noel Meade reports Road To Respect to be in rude health ahead of his return to action in the JNwine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal on Saturday. Sat 03rd Nov

Politologue battles to victory ahead of Min

Politologue got the better of hot favourite Min in a thrilling climax to the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree. Fri 13th Apr

Hales believes trips will suit Politologue well

Owner John Hales has, on many levels, a deep wish that Politologue can run honourably in the JLT Melling Chase at Aintree today. Fri 13th Apr

Balko claims Ryanair for the sponsor

Michael O'Leary was thrilled to finally get his hands on the Ryanair Chase trophy after Balko Des Flos ran out a dominant winner at Cheltenham in the hands of Davy Russell. Thu 15th Mar

Ground right for Sceaux in Ryanair

Un De Sceaux's connections are looking forward to a clash with Cue Card in Thursday's Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham. Thu 15th Mar

Review leopardstown 28th Dec

Road To Respect led home a one-two-three for Gigginstown House Stud in the Leopardstown Christmas Chase as the leading owners dominated day three of the Christmas FestivalThu 28th Dec

Respect leads home Gigginstown trio in feature

Road To Respect capped a great afternoon for Gigginstown House Stud when leading home a 1-2-3 in the Leopardstown Christmas Chase watched by an attendance of nearly 16,000. Thu 28th Dec

Sizing John heads classy Christmas Chase dozen

Sizing John faces a high-class field of 11 rivals in the Leopardstown Christmas Chase this afternoon. Thu 28th Dec

Review clonmel 16th Nov

Alpha Des Obeaux led home a one-two-three for Gigginstown House Stud in the Clonmel Oil ChaseThu 16th Nov

Alpha shines as Gigginstown land Oil 1-2-3

Alpha Des Obeaux led home a one-two-three for Gigginstown in the Clonmel Oil Chase this afternoon. Thu 16th Nov

Review gowran park 30th Sep

A Toi Phil led home a one-two for owners Gigginstown House Stud in the PWC Champion Chase at Gowran Park, but not in the order many expectedSat 30th Sep

A Toi Phil impresses under Kennedy

A Toi Phil led home a Gigginstown one-two in the featured Grade Two PWC Champion Chase at Gowran Park. Sat 30th Sep

Review galway 2nd Aug

Balko Des Flos gave Henry de Bromhead his second success in TheTote.com Galway Plate with a decisive victoryWed 02nd Aug

Balko Des Galway Plate hero

Gigginstown House Stud continued their domination of the Ballybrit summer highlight as Balko Des Flos ran out a good winner of the TheTote.com Galway Plate. Wed 02nd Aug

Plan comes together for Harrington and Power

Many still held chances in the straight in the Grade A EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase but who else would come to the fore when it mattered most than Robbie Power on a Jessica Harrington horse, the gambled-on favourite Woodland Opera landing the spoils in the two mile five furlong event at Punchestown. Fri 28th Apr

Yorkhill gets it done in JLT

Yorkhill gave trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Ruby Walsh a belated first winner of this year's Cheltenham Festival when winning the JLT Novices' Chase. Thu 16th Mar

Bellshill bids to shine in Flogas

Bellshill bids to firm up his Cheltenham Festival claims in the Flogas Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday. Sun 12th Feb

Robinson records 1st double & claim reduced

Dylan Robinson rode out his seven pound claim and in the process partnered his first double when successful on Balko Des Flos in the Follow Us On Social Media Beginners Chase at Fairyhouse. Sun 01st Jan

Review gowran park 26th Nov

Zabana (11-8 fav) got his career back on track when proving a class apart in the Gowran Park Thanks To All Our Customers In 2016 ChaseSat 26th Nov

Elliott hoping Fagan can nick a place

Gordon Elliott hopes that Fagan can pick up some prize-money in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham today. Fri 18th Mar

Wylies and Mullins win Punchestown Battle

There was a second winner for Andrea and Graham Wylie on the day at Punchestown, and a third for Willie Mullins when Battleford justified odds of 4/6 on racecourse debut in the Goffs Punchestown Festival Invitational Sale (Pro/Am) Flat Race. Sun 31st Jan

Felix has options now after Tied Cottage win

Felix Yonger produced a really smart turn of foot to take charge of the Grade 2 Boylesports Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown to bring up a double for Willie Mullins. Sun 31st Jan

Gigginstown and Cooper on the Ball

Ball D'Arc has progressed nicely since winning a three-runner four-year-old maiden point-to-point at Belharbour almost exactly a year ago and Gigdsginstown House Stud's charge reached a career high today when capturing the Listed I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Hurdle. Sun 31st Jan

Three from four now for Balko

Balko Des Flos won his third race from four outings when dictating from the front under Bryan Cooper in the Gigginstown House Stud silks in the Michael Fitzpatrick Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Punchestown. Sun 31st Jan

Anibale Fly returns with a win

Anibale Fly found plenty for Barry Geraghty after the last to get up and collar 100/1 shot Broken Soul in the two mile maiden hurdle at Navan. Sun 13th Dec

Balko enjoys Sligo romp

Balko Des Flos (4/9) justified his price with a lovely performance under Patrick Mullins in the concluding www.countysligoraces.com (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race. Wed 20th May

Another possible bumper star for Mullins

Willie Mullins completed a double on the day as Balko Des Flos, ridden by his son Patrick, made all for a convincing success in the bumper at Leopardstown. Sun 18th Jan

After race at Cheltenham Thu, 15th Mar, 2018 (1st)

Fantastic, delighted - a brilliant ride. You had to give him a chance, obviously, but I got a bit worried when the ground went soft. I thought his run at Christmas was very good and the lads (Gigginstown House Stud) said to put him away and go for this. Davy gave him a brilliant ride and he was super.

Henry De Bromhead

After race at Leopardstown Sun, 18th Jan, 2015 (1st)

He did what he's being showing me all winter. He had one blip and his last work was bad but we took a chance and ran thinking that that was something out of the ordinary. There didn't appear to be anything afterwards. Patrick said he's a good strong horse and he galloped all the way to the line. He didn't get tired. He's a good staying type and is going to keep improving. He's certainly qualified to go to Cheltenham and we'll think about it and see. There are races to be won at home too. A strong stayer is what you need at Cheltenham. The owners don't have any objections about going there. Last year they just didn't have one that was good enough.

W P Mullins

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