Form and Entries for Horse Couleur France (IRE)

Couleur France (IRE) b g 2008

Track Horse HorseTracker

Couleur France (IRE) b g 2008

Sire

Flemensfirth (USA)

Dam

Gaye Mercy (GB)

Dam's Sire

Petoski

Owner

Mrs Patricia Hunt

Trainer

Noel Meade

Breeder

Mrs B Cloney

Last Win

Fairyhouse Sat, 29th Nov, 14 7/2JFav, G N Fox (3648 days)

Last Run

Naas Sun, 4th Jan, 15 4th, 20/1, P Carberry (3612 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Hurdle IRE

22%

€26,940

-2.40

NHF IRE

€4,010

-4.00

Under Rules Total

15%

-6.40

Form Figures

3-2325-3521213-4/

Form Timeline

Form Figures - 3-2325-3521213-4/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

30Nov13 Fai 18f Good to Yielding 4y+ MdnHdl(10K)

non-runner (Reserve)

Jun 2011

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Summerhill

Purchaser: Noel Meade

€42,000

Lots Sold: 296

Prices

Avg: €13,615

Median: €10,500

Maximum: €78,000

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

Jun 2011

Land Rover Sale (Goffs Ireland)

Summerhill

Purchaser: Noel Meade

€42,000

Lots Sold: 296

Prices

Avg: €13,615

Median: €10,500

Maximum: €78,000

Reports in which Couleur France (IRE) was mentioned

High hopes for Meade Festival team

Noel Meade could not be happier with the small but select string of horses he is preparing to send to the Cheltenham Festival in a little over a week's time. Sun 01st Mar

Meade issues Cheltenham update

Speaking following the win of his Heck Thomas at Leopardstown today, trainer Noel Meade gave an update on his Cheltenham team. Sat 28th Feb

Review fairyhouse 29th Nov

Willie Mullins' Grade One-winning hurdler Adriana Des Mottes came out best in a thrilling finish to the Boylesports Irish Grand National At Fairyhouse Beginners ChaseSat 29th Nov

Fox fills in, to win on fancied France

Ger Fox was the second jockey on the day at Fairyhouse today to capitalise on an earlier injury to Paul Carberry when stepping in for the ride on Couleur France (7/2jf), winner of the Irish Racing Yearbook Rated Novice Hurdle for Fox's employer Noel Meade. Sat 29th Nov

Review thurles 20th Nov

Home Farm coasted home amid dense fog in the feature John Meagher Memorial Chase on his first outing for Henry de Bromhead having been left clear by the final-fence fall of his main market rival Hidden Cyclone at ThurlesThu 20th Nov

Drum completes Geraghty/Hourigan double

Barry Geraghty and Michael Hourigan completed a double at Thurles as Drumacoo made it three from three since returning to action this autumn in the INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle. Thu 20th Nov

Review thurles 6th Nov

Andrew McNamara rode a double at Thurles, culminating in Diamond Dame's game success in the Holycross Handicap HurdleThu 06th Nov

France appreciates step up in trip

Couleur France benefitted from a patient Paul Carberry ride to justify favouritism in the Thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle. Thu 06th Nov

On song duo appear again at Thurles

This afternoon's meeting at Thurles presents two horses with ideal prospects of following up on handicap wins at Clonmel last week. Thu 06th Nov

Review fairyhouse 11th Oct

Sheamus showed he could be a force to be reckoned with when he completed a hat-trick on his jumps debut in the Bobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Maiden Hurdle at FairyhouseSat 11th Oct

Sheamus completes hat-trick for Hughes

Sheamus completed a hat-trick of wins in the Bobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Maiden Hurdle at Fairyhouse today, proving a tonic for winning trainer Dessie Hughes. Sat 11th Oct

Cast-off Back To Bracka one to watch

Back To Bracka’s success in the bumper at Galway came as no surprise whatsoever to his trainer Noel Kelly who was effusive in his praise of the six-year-old. Sun 27th Oct

Carberry picks up an injury at Downpatrick

Nina Carberry suffered a horrible looking spill when deputising for her brother Paul, on Noel Meade's Another Palm in the Toals Bookmakers Ulster Grand National European Breeders Fund Handicap Chase at Downpatrick and she has sustained a suspected broken collar-bone. Wed 03rd Apr

Double for Martin as Vic impresses

Quickpick Vic ran out an impressive winner of the bumper at Naas this afternoon, providing his trainer Tony Martin with a double on the card (earlier scored with Dedigout). Sun 10th Mar

After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 29th Nov, 2014 (1st)

Noel Meade .He jumped a bit better and was suited by the more galloping track. He was probably beaten by a good horse (Drumacoo) at Thurles last time.

Noel Meade