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Balko Des Flos (FR) ch g 16th Mar 2011Track Horse
Track Horse
Balko Des Flos (FR) ch g 16th Mar 2011
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)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
4
1
0
25%
€8,400
-1.62
Chase IRE
18
2
8
11%
€253,375
-7.50
NHF IRE
2
2
0
100%
€12,600
1.34
Hurdle GB
2
0
0
0%
£8,516
-2.00
Chase GB
9
1
2
11%
£392,363
0.00
Under Rules Total
35
6
10
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
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Class
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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
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Class
Date
Sale
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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 JanReview 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
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
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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