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Farceur Du Large (FR) 10yo gr g 19th Jan 2015Track Horse
Track Horse
Farceur Du Large (FR) gr g 19th Jan 2015
Last Win
Sandown Thu, 15th Feb, 24 13/8Fav, Cpt Will Kellard
(367 days)
Last Run
Sandown Thu, 13th Feb, 25
5th, 15/8, Maj Will Kellard
(3 days)
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Runs
Wins
Places
Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
7
1
2
14%
€13,595
-4.38
Chase IRE
13
2
0
15%
€43,100
6.50
NHF IRE
3
0
2
0%
€5,700
-3.00
Chase GB
7
2
1
29%
£28,722
7.62
Under Rules Total
30
5
5
17%
6.75
Form Figures
33645-41224-F444-1418-0UPP8-11547-25
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 33645-41224-F444-1418-0UPP8-11547-25
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer Noel Meade to Jamie Snowden
Aug 2023
August Sale (Goffs UK)
Gigginstown House Stud
Purchaser: Tom Malone / Jamie Snowden
£16,000
Lots Sold: 99
Prices
Avg: £11,329
Median: £5,000
Maximum: £190,000
Jun 2018
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Oaks Farm Stables
Purchaser: Colin Bowe
€32,000
Lots Sold: 347
Prices
Avg: €51,558
Median: €42,000
Maximum: €365,000
Jul 2017
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Hetraie
Purchaser: O'TOOLE Margaret
€47,000
Lots Sold: 260
Prices
Avg: €27,870
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €280,000
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
Aug 2023
August Sale (Goffs UK)
Gigginstown House Stud
Purchaser: Tom Malone / Jamie Snowden
£16,000
Lots Sold: 99
Prices
Avg: £11,329
Median: £5,000
Maximum: £190,000
Jun 2018
Derby Sale (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Oaks Farm Stables
Purchaser: Colin Bowe
€32,000
Lots Sold: 347
Prices
Avg: €51,558
Median: €42,000
Maximum: €365,000
Jul 2017
Summer Sale, Deauville (Arqana)
Hetraie
Purchaser: O'TOOLE Margaret
€47,000
Lots Sold: 260
Prices
Avg: €27,870
Median: €16,000
Maximum: €280,000
Reports in which Farceur Du Large (FR) was mentioned
Soft ground vital for Meade's Irish National hope
Noel Meade feels soft ground is key to the chances of ante-post favourite Thedevilscoachman in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Mon 10th Apr
Large scores for Meade and Cooper
Farceur Du Large stayed on stoutly to land the spoils for Noel Meade and Bryan Cooper in the Ryans Cleaning Handicap Chase at Punchestown. Sun 20th Nov
Farceur Du Large off the mark over fences
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase was won by 13/2 chance Farceur Du Large. Sun 09th Jan
King Alex reigns after tough battle
The Cargill Neomilk Calf Milk Replacer Rated Novice Chase produced a good finish with King Alex (4/1) just getting the better of long-time leader The Priests Leap (9/2) on the run-in to score by three quarters of a length under Donie McInerney. Mon 27th Dec
Blackmore completes first four-timer
Grand National winner Rachael Blackmore completed a first four-timer today at Naas, dodging mayhem, and progressing from an unpromising position, to land an incident-packed Mongey Communications Beginners Chase on Mr Incredible (11/10f). Sat 06th Nov
No trouble for Sneaky as he goes 2 from 2 over hurdles
Down the field behind stable companion Cape Gentleman in the Cesarewitch last time, Sneaky Getaway today made it two from two over flights in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse. Fri 13th Nov
Donoghue maintains his fine form on Call Me Lyreen
The Cleveragh Hurdle saw Call Me Lyreen (10/3) follow up his debut win at Tramore last month with a length and a half win from the 11/8 favourite Farceur Du Large. Fri 23rd Oct
Farceur Du Large off the mark in good style
Farceur Du Large rewarded Noel Meade’s faith with a six-length success in the Ulster Carpets Maiden Hurdle over an extended two and a quarter miles at Downpatrick. Fri 09th Oct
Powerful Ted is the right one of Meade's pair
Noel Meade’s Farceur Du Large (1/1) was a beaten favourite for the third time running in the Colm Quinn BMW 4-y-o INH Flat Race as he dropped out before the straight to finish sixth. Sat 26th Oct
Cayd Boy a name to note after striking debut win
Liz Doyle introduced a promising type when Cayd Boy (10/1) took the Racing Again Tomorrow At Limerick Racecourse (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race under Richie Deegan. Sat 16th Mar
After race at Punchestown Sun, 20th Nov, 2022 (1st) 
Bryan is riding well and he's been very lucky for me over the years. He's a very good rider and it's great to have him on your side,. We bought him as a two-year-old in France and he's taken a while. He's a bit lazy as you can see in his races. He was going well in Galway and he made a very bad mistake at the third last on very heavy ground and it knocked the bottom out of him. He still ran a very good race that day (fourth on his comeback) and I quietly fancied him each-way today. I would think he'll probably run in the Paddy Power at Christmas, I'd imagine that will be his next port of call.
Noel Meade
Bryan is riding well and he's been very lucky for me over the years. He's a very good rider and it's great to have him on your side,. We bought him as a two-year-old in France and he's taken a while. He's a bit lazy as you can see in his races. He was going well in Galway and he made a very bad mistake at the third last on very heavy ground and it knocked the bottom out of him. He still ran a very good race that day (fourth on his comeback) and I quietly fancied him each-way today. I would think he'll probably run in the Paddy Power at Christmas, I'd imagine that will be his next port of call.
Noel Meade
After race at Downpatrick Fri, 9th Oct, 2020 (1st)
I’ve been expecting that performance for quite some time — I never thought we would be coming here to run in a non winners’ maiden hurdle. He has always worked well at home and we always thought plenty of him. He’s a gorgeous-looking horse, you would think looking at him he is every inch a chaser. Whether he stays over hurdles or goes over fences, I wouldn’t know as I will have to talk to Eddie and Michael (O’Leary). He probably will stay over hurdles. He’ll build on that, he didn’t really handle the track that well but stayed on well. Sean just said he thought he was a lot stronger and more together horse than he was before. I’d say that wasn’t a bad race.
Noel Meade
I’ve been expecting that performance for quite some time — I never thought we would be coming here to run in a non winners’ maiden hurdle. He has always worked well at home and we always thought plenty of him. He’s a gorgeous-looking horse, you would think looking at him he is every inch a chaser. Whether he stays over hurdles or goes over fences, I wouldn’t know as I will have to talk to Eddie and Michael (O’Leary). He probably will stay over hurdles. He’ll build on that, he didn’t really handle the track that well but stayed on well. Sean just said he thought he was a lot stronger and more together horse than he was before. I’d say that wasn’t a bad race.
Noel Meade
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