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Folsom Blue (IRE) b g 6th Apr 2007

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Folsom Blue (IRE) b g 6th Apr 2007

Sire

Old Vic

Dam

Spirit Leader (IRE)

Dam's Sire

Supreme Leader

Owner

Core Partnership

Trainer

Gordon Elliott

Breeder

Mr E Salmon

Last Win

Punchestown Sun, 11th Feb, 18 5/1Fav, J W Kennedy (2475 days)

Last Run

Aintree Sat, 6th Apr, 19 17th, 66/1, L P Dempsey (2056 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

31%

€64,990

7.90

Chase IRE

11%

€198,655

-9.00

NHF IRE

€1,808

-2.00

Hurdle GB

£15,930

-3.00

Chase GB

£1,995

-4.00

PtoP

Under Rules Total

14%

-10.10

Form Figures

22321-1124427-4-381243504U6-3-034B4PP00-87120814-414048-460

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 22321-1124427-4-381243504U6-3-034B4PP00-87120814-414048-460

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer M F Morris to Gordon Elliott

Sep 2017

September Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House

Purchaser: Aidan O'Ryan

£21,000

Lots Sold: 144

Prices

Avg: £11,232

Median: £8,000

Maximum: £66,000

Change of Trainer Conor O'Dwyer to M F Morris

Change of Trainer P M J Doyle to Conor O'Dwyer

Change of Trainer P M J Doyle

Handler P.M.J. Doyle

Jun 2010

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Mill House Stud

Purchaser: Midwest Bloodstock

€50,000

Lots Sold: 312

Prices

Avg: €12,108

Median: €9,000

Maximum: €55,000

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

Sep 2017

September Sale (Goffs UK)

Gigginstown House

Purchaser: Aidan O'Ryan

£21,000

Lots Sold: 144

Prices

Avg: £11,232

Median: £8,000

Maximum: £66,000

Jun 2010

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Mill House Stud

Purchaser: Midwest Bloodstock

€50,000

Lots Sold: 312

Prices

Avg: €12,108

Median: €9,000

Maximum: €55,000

Reports in which Folsom Blue (IRE) was mentioned

Elliott lands first Irish National with General Principle

Gordon Elliott added the Boylesports Irish Grand National to what is already an illustrious training career as General Principle just got up in the final strides of a dramatic renewal under JJ Slevin. Mon 02nd Apr

Elliott completes treble in Punchestown's finale

Trainers' Championship leader Gordon Elliott completed a treble at Punchestown today when his Getaway John was the wide margin winner of the concluding Star Medical Supp Kilmacud(Pro-Am) Bumper, under jockey Jamie Codd. Sun 11th Feb

Folsom wins second National Trial for ATR presenter

Folsom Blue won a second renewal of the BoyleSports National Trial Handicap Chase at Punchestown today, landing the E100,000 race for his new trainer Gordon Elliott, jockey Jack Kennedy and joint-owner and Attheraces presenter Gary O'Brien. Sun 11th Feb

Review punchestown 11th Feb

Folsom Blue registered his second success in the BoyleSports Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at PunchestownSun 11th Feb

Amaulino one to keep in mind at Navan

On a weekend when their former good servant Shantou Flyer contests the Betfair Chase at Haydock, owner Sean O'Neill and trainer Colin Bowe could secure a Navan win with Amaulino. Sun 26th Nov

Review clonmel 16th Nov

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

Blue benefits from strong Kennedy drive

Folsom Blue defied a big drift in the market when coming with a well-timed run under Jack Kennedy to land the Clonmel Oil Service Station Handicap Hurdle. Thu 16th Nov

Anseanachai wins exciting Ulster National

The stamina in evidence when victorious in the four mile open at the Kinsale point-to-point back in June, came to the fore for Anseanachai Cliste (8/1) again today when he landed a thrilling success under Dylan Robinson in the Toals Bookmakers Ulster National E.B.F. Handicap Chase at Downpatrick. Sun 26th Mar

Review naas 12th Mar

Bleu Berry just came out in a thrilling battle with Outspoken to land the Listed Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice HurdleSun 12th Mar

Holden & Blackmore land Leinster National

Ellmarie Holden and Rachael Blackmore recorded the biggest win of their fledgling careers, as they combined to land the Grade A Download The Ladbrokes Exchange App Leinster National Handicap Chase, with Abolitionist. Sun 12th Mar

Review navan 4th Mar

Rachael Blackmore's persistence paid off as Folsom Blue's unlikely victory in the Newgrange Veterans Handicap Chase completed a Navan brace for the riderSat 04th Mar

Blackmore stars with 49/1 double at Navan

Rachael Blackmore was seen at her best when completing a double on the day as Folsom Blue bounced back to form in the Newgrange Veterans Handicap Chase at Navan. Sat 04th Mar

Lisa O'Neill the Kerry National queen

We had to wait a long time for a lady rider to win the Kerry National and then Katie Walsh did it two years ago on Your Busy. Lisa O'Neill brilliantly repeated the feat today on the Gigginstown House Stud-owned and Gordon Elliott-trained Wrath Of Titans in the Guinness-sponsored Listowel highlight. Wed 14th Sep

Review fairyhouse 28th Mar

Rogue Angel displayed a never-say-die attitude to claim top honours in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at FairyhouseMon 28th Mar

Fox, Mouse and Angel win Irish National

Rogue Angel produced a performance full of courage and determination, making virtually all to land the BoyleSports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade A) under Ger Fox for Mouse Morris and owners Gigginstown House Stud. Mon 28th Mar

Thyestes preview

Mouse Morris believes both Rule The World and Folsom Blue are capable of making their presence felt in a fiercely-competitive renewal of the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park on Thursday. Thu 21st Jan

Review leopardstown 27th Dec

Flemenstar rolled back the years as Un De Sceaux crashed out of the Paddy Power 'So Quick, So Easy iPhone App' Chase at LeopardstownSun 27th Dec

Minella Foru and Geraghty time it right

Barry Geraghty produced Minella Foru with a devastating late challenge to collar Ucello Conti on the run-in of the extended three mile Paddy Power Chase at Leopardstown. Sun 27th Dec

Geraghty wins the Irish National on Door

Barry Geraghty finally landed the prize that eluded him for so long, as the local man took the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on the Jonjo O’Neill trained, JP McManus owned, Shutthefrontdoor. Mon 21st Apr

Touch The Eden moves into graded company

Touch The Eden put in a superb round of jumping as he landed the Grade 2 Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase in Limerick with Paul Townend in the saddle. Sun 30th Mar

Going reports

The going at Leopardstown today is Soft to Heavy after 2mm of rain yesterday and overnight. Bright spells and hazy sunshine are expected, with a chance of light rain or drizzle. Sun 30th Mar

Byrnes aims for Limerick Domination

Talented hurdler and Flat runner Domination aims to make it two from two over fences in the feature Hugh McMahon Memorial Novice Chase at Limerick. Sun 30th Mar

Cooper badly winded by Naas fall

Bryan Cooper is expected to be fit for the start of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday after emerging relatively unscathed from a crunching fall at Naas. Sun 09th Mar

Ttebob a grand young prospect

It could well have been 'curtains' for Ttebbob (owner David Bobbett's surname spelled backwards) in the Sunday Market At Naas Racecourse Maiden Hurdle after being hampered by the fall of Grand Partner. However that was at a relatively early stage of the three mile contest and he had plenty of time to recover and in the end score impressively under Barry Geraghty. Sun 09th Mar

Review naas 23rd Feb

Philip Fenton ended a difficult week on a high when Real Steel led just about all the way to take the Paddy Power Shops Better Value Novice Hurdle at NaasSun 23rd Feb

Mozoltov survives jumping errors for G2 win

The Woodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Chase at Naas today had all the makings of a 'nothing' Grade 2 contest and that it proved, as long odds-on 2/13 favourite Mozoltov survived first fence near-calamity before winning hard held for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Bryan Cooper. Sun 23rd Feb

Review punchestown 2nd Feb

Arvika Ligeonniere did not have to engage top gear as he maintained his superb record at Punchestown by winning the Boylesports Free Wifi Coming To Our Shops Tied Cottage ChaseSun 02nd Feb

Folsom takes the National Trial for O'Dwyer

Folsom Blue landed a nice pot on his handicap debut, as he took the Grade C 'Claim Your One Month Free Trial At Racinguk.com' Grand National Trial Handicap Chase. Sun 02nd Feb

Review thurles 30th Nov

Willie Mullins dominated proceedings at Thurles with a treble on the card, topped with Bishopsfurze's all-the-way win in the Rock Of Cashel HurdleFri 30th Nov

Treble for Mullins as Bishopsfurze scores

Bishopsfurze completed a quick treble for his trainer Willie Mullins as he took the fourth race at Thurles this afternoon, the Rock Of Cashel Hurdle. Fri 30th Nov

Review naas 29th Oct

Hidden Cyclone shrugged off a lengthy absence and an inadequate trip to get his season off to the best possible start in the Murray Spelman Insurance Supporting Kildare GAA Poplar Square Chase at NaasMon 29th Oct

My Murphy pounces on the line

Robbie Power got a tremendous finishing burst from My Murphy to get up on the line to beat Marasonnien and Ruby Walsh by a neck at Navan. Sun 18th Mar

Review thurles 1st Mar

Lyreen Legend came out on top in a thrilling renewal of the Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at ThurlesThu 01st Mar

Lyreen takes Thurles feature

Lyreen Legend, runner-up to both Monksland and Boston Bob on his previous two starts in Graded company, paid a handsome compliment to those Cheltenham contenders when taking the Grade 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles. Thu 01st Mar

Folsom can give Purcell rivals the Blues

Conor O’Dwyer reports Folsom Blue in good form ahead of the Grade 2 Boylesports.com Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon. Thu 01st Mar

Review clonmel 2nd Feb

Folsom Blue made it three wins on the bounce when taking the step up to Listed company in his stride in the Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at ClonmelThu 02nd Feb

Folsom impresses in Clonmel feature

Folsom Blue completed a hat-trick in tremendous style when taking the step up to Listed class in the featured Surehaul Mercedes-Benz Novice Hurdle at Clonmel, and could now be Cheltenham-bound for the Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle. Thu 02nd Feb

Former stars turn out at Clonmel

Former Grade 1 winners Cooldine and Trafford Lad do battle at a lower level this afternoon in the Clonmel Festival Week Chase, one of the highlights on a seven race card that kicks off at 1.40pm. Thu 02nd Feb

Review thurles 19th Jan

Apt Approach ran out a gutsy winner of the Matty Ryan Memorial Kinloch Brae Chase at ThurlesThu 19th Jan

Russell scores again on Knockfierna

Knockfierna continued her successful association with leading rider Davy Russell when taking the Grade 3 Coolmore NH Sires EBF Mares Novice Chase in fine style at Thurles. Thu 19th Jan

Folsom gives rivals the Blues

Clear championship leader Davy Russell added to his tally when partnering Folsom Blue to a facile success in the opening INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle. Thu 19th Jan

Exhibition of jumping sees Askanna home

Just four of the eight who set out for the 2m 3f Mares Beginners Chase managed to complete the course with the odds-on 4/5 favourite Askanna doing just enough to hold off the renewed challenge of False Messenger. Thu 29th Dec

Folsom takes Limerick opener as expected

The opening race on the final day of the four day Limerick Christmas Festival, the Follow LRC on Facebook Maiden Hurdle, went to the 2/5 favourite Folsom Blue for trainer Conor O'Dwyer with Ben Dalton aboard. Thu 29th Dec

Review thurles 17th Nov

Willie Mullins has got his string in fine fettle and he completed a treble at Thurles when Pickapocketortwo took the INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice HurdleThu 17th Nov

Turban makes impression on debut

Turban made a winning Irish debut when claiming the Cahir Maiden Hurdle in good style under Ruby Walsh. Thu 17th Nov

After race at Punchestown Sun, 11th Feb, 2018 (1st)

Gary (O'Brien) was responsible for buying him, he picked him out at the sales (for 21,000GBP last September) so it's great. He's a great honest horse and we sent him to England last week and they went no gallop (when finishing fourth). It was a bit of a worry coming back a week later. He kind of jammed on at the last but other than that Jack said he jumped well. He said if he had something with him he would have jumped the last better but it worked out great and everyone is happy. He'll go for the Irish National now.

Gordon Elliott

After race at Navan Sat, 4th Mar, 2017 (1st)

I'm very happy to ride a winner for Gigginstown as they've given me plenty of opportunities. The luck is with me today. It's good to see him back. All he does is stay, and it's good to get winners at this time of the season.

M F Morris

After race at Punchestown Sun, 2nd Feb, 2014 (1st)

It was a great run for his first handicap. He loves that bottomless ground. He jumped super for Bryan, and the spin over two miles around Thurles helped to sharpen him up.

Conor O'Dwyer

After race at Clonmel Thu, 2nd Feb, 2012 (1st)

He takes his races well but he's not over big. If he's going to Cheltenham then he'll go straight there. He's a laid-back horse at home and you wouldn't know how good he was. But he looks a proper horse. I was a bit worried about the ground but he did everything nice and easy and travelled well. He's entered in the Albert Bartlett and he's certainly entitled to an entry at least. It's something to dream about!

Conor O'Dwyer

After race at Thurles Thu, 19th Jan, 2012 (1st)

I wasn't sure whether to go novice hurdling or handicapping with him after Limerick. He's a bit small but I wouldn't swap him, and he jumps well and stays well. He seems to love it here and travels well on that ground. He could come back here for the Michael Purcell Hurdle providing there is cut in the ground.

Conor O'Dwyer

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