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- Horse Franciscan Rock (IRE)
Franciscan Rock (IRE)
9yo b g 13th May 2017Track Horse
Track Horse
Franciscan Rock (IRE)
b g 13th May 2017Last Win
Clonmel Tue, 3rd Dec, 24 11/4, Gavin Brouder
(463 days)
Last Run
Cheltenham Wed, 11th Mar, 26
2nd, 50/1, Josh Williamson
(0 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
19
3
8
16%
€68,170
0.12
Chase IRE
5
0
2
0%
€3,740
-5.00
NHF IRE
1
0
0
0%
€575
-1.00
Hurdle GB
3
0
1
0%
£30,302
-3.00
Under Rules Total
28
3
11
11%
-8.88
Form Figures
4P433-22133F47-563611-3683349-52
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 4P433-22133F47-563611-3683349-52
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Aug 2020
Derby Sale, TattersallsIRE (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Ballincurrig House Stud
Purchaser: Mags O'Toole
€30,000
Lots Sold: 220
Prices
Avg: €40,980
Median: €32,000
Maximum: €300,000
Dec 2017
December Nh Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Yellowford Farm
Purchaser: Gerry Hogan Bloodstock
€30,000
Lots Sold: 351
Prices
Avg: €12,180
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €100,000
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
Aug 2020
Derby Sale, TattersallsIRE (Tattersalls (Ireland))
Ballincurrig House Stud
Purchaser: Mags O'Toole
€30,000
Lots Sold: 220
Prices
Avg: €40,980
Median: €32,000
Maximum: €300,000
Dec 2017
December Nh Sale (Goffs Ireland)
Yellowford Farm
Purchaser: Gerry Hogan Bloodstock
€30,000
Lots Sold: 351
Prices
Avg: €12,180
Median: €8,000
Maximum: €100,000
Reports in which Franciscan Rock (IRE) was mentioned
Rocky's Diamond in good shape for Galmoy defence
Wed 21st Jan
Queally sets Stayers’ goal for Rocky’s Diamond
Fri 31st Jan
Rocky's Diamond shines in Galmoy Hurdle
Rocky's Diamond saw off the field to grab the spoils for Declan Queally in the Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park. Thu 23rd Jan
Franciscan Rock shows his mettle in Clonmel
Just the four runners went to post for the featured Jim Strang & Sons Kilsheelan Hurdle over three miles at Clonmel and it was Franciscan Rock who proved strongest. Tue 03rd Dec
Going update
Clonmel remains yielding, yielding to soft in places after a dry night. Tue 03rd Dec
Another successful Sunday for Brouder
Having enjoyed the biggest win of his career aboard Stuzzikini in the Troytown Chase at Navan last weekend, Gavin Brouder enjoyed another Sunday winner at a high-profile meeting when partnering Franciscan Rock to land the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle qualifier at Punchestown. Sun 24th Nov
Teahupoo lands Champion Stayers Hurdle for Kennedy
Teahupoo confirmed himself to be the leading 3m hurdler in training when adding to his Cheltenham success with an even more impressive performance to win the featured Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle on the third day of Punchestown. Thu 02nd May
Cromwell & Donoghue double up in Gowran finale
Smart bumper horse and useful novice hurdler Letsbeclearaboutit justified odds of 4/6 to make a winning start over fences in the Join Gowran Park Racing Club Beginners Chase. Sat 30th Sep
Mullins and Townend double up with impressive Gaelic Warrior
Gaelic Warrior was impressive on a step up in trip to an extended 2m7f in the Grade 1 Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle. Wed 26th Apr
Cawley continues good week with Waittillitellyou
Thu 23rd Mar
Franciscan Rock gets his reward in Thurles
The market for the extended two mile seven furlong maiden hurdle revolved around Sir Argus (5/4f) and Franciscan Rock (11/8) with the latter having too much for the former. Thu 23rd Feb
Mangan on the mark with Spillane's Tower
Spillane's Tower completed a quick double for JP McManus, as he claimed the Cavan Developments Supporting Kill GAA Maiden Hurdle. Sat 11th Feb
Albert Bartlett booking for Seabank Bistro
Seabank Bistro completed Naas doubles for trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend today, justifying strong 1/2 favouritism for a staying success in the I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle. Sun 29th Jan
Corbetts Cross outguns the favourite
Strong-travelling Corbetts Cross ploughed through the testing conditions in Limerick to land the 2m5f maiden hurdle. Wed 28th Dec
After race at Clonmel Tue, 3rd Dec, 2024 (1st) 
My horses were just arse-ways for six to 12 months, but hopefully have turned the corner now. I don't know what it was, but they just weren't finishing their races although some weren't any good. We had to clean out the whole place, changed water pots - did everything possible. Franciscan Rock had some good form and there were no slouches for today's four-horse race - any of the four could have won. He is qualified for the Pertemps (at Cheltenham), but a lot of water has to flow under the bridge first. I'll give him a break now.
M F Morris
My horses were just arse-ways for six to 12 months, but hopefully have turned the corner now. I don't know what it was, but they just weren't finishing their races although some weren't any good. We had to clean out the whole place, changed water pots - did everything possible. Franciscan Rock had some good form and there were no slouches for today's four-horse race - any of the four could have won. He is qualified for the Pertemps (at Cheltenham), but a lot of water has to flow under the bridge first. I'll give him a break now.
M F Morris
After race at Punchestown Sun, 24th Nov, 2024 (1st)
The horses have been running well for the last couple of months and it’s nice to get a winner for the O’Flynns who have been with me for years and are lovely people. They are salt of the earth. He ran well in Cheltenham last season and also in a Grade 1 here. He’s qualified to run in the Final but it’s a long time between now and March.
M F Morris
The horses have been running well for the last couple of months and it’s nice to get a winner for the O’Flynns who have been with me for years and are lovely people. They are salt of the earth. He ran well in Cheltenham last season and also in a Grade 1 here. He’s qualified to run in the Final but it’s a long time between now and March.
M F Morris
After race at Thurles Thu, 23rd Feb, 2023 (1st)
That wasn't before his time, but they still have to go and do it. In all his races, all he looked like doing was staying and had been beaten by better horses on the day. He seemed to handle today's ground well, but the ground might get a bit tight for him from now on. I'm more looking forward to next season with him for jumping fences.
M F Morris
That wasn't before his time, but they still have to go and do it. In all his races, all he looked like doing was staying and had been beaten by better horses on the day. He seemed to handle today's ground well, but the ground might get a bit tight for him from now on. I'm more looking forward to next season with him for jumping fences.
M F Morris
Related by Dam Mrs Dempsey (IRE)
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