François Doumen
Encyclopedia
François Doumen is a French
racehorse
trainer
currently based at Boucé, Orne
. From 1956 to 1970 he was an amateur jockey
, and he then worked as an assistant trainer to his father Jean. He obtained his own training licence in 1977.
Doumen was initially based at Maisons-Laffitte
, and he subsequently moved to Lamorlaye
and later Chantilly
. Doumen has been successful in both flat
and jump
racing, and his most notable horses have included The Fellow
, Jim and Tonic
and Baracouda
. His son, Thierry, is also a trainer and a former jockey.
France
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Great Britain
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Hong Kong
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Ireland
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United Arab Emirates
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
trainer
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
currently based at Boucé, Orne
Boucé, Orne
Boucé is a commune in the Orne department in north-western France.-References:*...
. From 1956 to 1970 he was an amateur jockey
Jockey
A jockey is an athlete who rides horses in horse racing or steeplechase racing, primarily as a profession. The word also applies to camel riders in camel racing.-Etymology:...
, and he then worked as an assistant trainer to his father Jean. He obtained his own training licence in 1977.
Doumen was initially based at Maisons-Laffitte
Maisons-Laffitte
Maisons-Laffitte is a commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. It is located in the north-western suburbs of Paris from the center....
, and he subsequently moved to Lamorlaye
Lamorlaye
Lamorlaye is a town in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune within the département of Oise.-References:*...
and later Chantilly
Chantilly, Oise
Chantilly is a small city in northern France. It is designated municipally as a commune in the department of Oise.It is in the metropolitan area of Paris 38.4 km...
. Doumen has been successful in both flat
Flat racing
Flat racing is a form of Thoroughbred horse racing which is run over a level track at a predetermined distance. It differs from steeplechase racing which is run over hurdles...
and jump
Steeplechase
Steeplechase may refer to:* Steeplechase, an event in horse racing* SteepleChase, a Danish jazz label* Steeplechase , a 1975 arcade game released by Atari...
racing, and his most notable horses have included The Fellow
The Fellow
The Fellow was an AQPS top-class National Hunt racehorse in the early 1990s. He won the 1994 Cheltenham Gold Cup and narrowly lost the 1991 and 1992 renewals. He also won the 1991 and 1992 King George VI Chase and the 1991 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. Along with Mandarin he is one of only two...
, Jim and Tonic
Jim And Tonic
Jim And Tonic is a French Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse and the richest racehorse in the history of horse racing in France....
and Baracouda
Baracouda
Baracouda was a top staying hurdler for racehorse trainer François Doumen in the late 1990s and early first decade of the 21st century. Amongst his major successes, he won the Stayers Championship, the World Hurdle twice, as well as winning 10 consecutive races between November 2000 and November...
. His son, Thierry, is also a trainer and a former jockey.
Major wins
FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
- Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisGrand Steeple-Chase de ParisThe Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris is a Group 1 steeplechase in France which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Auteuil over a distance of 5,800 metres , and during its running there are twenty-three fences to be jumped...
- (5) - The FellowThe FellowThe Fellow was an AQPS top-class National Hunt racehorse in the early 1990s. He won the 1994 Cheltenham Gold Cup and narrowly lost the 1991 and 1992 renewals. He also won the 1991 and 1992 King George VI Chase and the 1991 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. Along with Mandarin he is one of only two...
(1991), Ucello II (1993, 1994), Ubu III (1995), First Gold (1998) - Grande Course de Haies d'AuteuilGrande Course de Haies d'AuteuilThe Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil, sometimes referred to as the French Champion Hurdle, is a Group 1 hurdle race in France which is open to horses aged five years or older...
- (3) - Ubu III (1992, 1993), Laveron (2002) - Prix du CadranPrix du CadranThe Prix du Cadran is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 4,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October....
- (1) - Kasbah Bliss (2011) - Prix Ferdinand DufaurePrix Ferdinand DufaureThe Prix Ferdinand Dufaure is a Group 1 steeplechase in France which is open to four-year-old horses. It is run at Auteuil over a distance of 4,100 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late May....
- (1) - Ucello II (1990) - Prix La Haye JousselinPrix La Haye JousselinThe Prix La Haye Jousselin is a Group 1 steeplechase in France which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Auteuil over a distance of 5,500 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in November....
- (3) - The Fellow (1990), Ucello II (1992), First Gold (2000)
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Great BritainGreat Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
- Cheltenham Gold CupCheltenham Gold CupThe Cheltenham Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in the United Kingdom which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles and 2½ furlongs , and during its running there are twenty-two fences to be jumped...
- (1) - The Fellow (1994) - Feltham Novices' ChaseFeltham Novices' ChaseThe Feltham Novices' Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped...
- (1) - Djeddah (1996) - King George VI ChaseKing George VI ChaseThe King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped...
- (5) - Nupsala (1987), The Fellow (1991, 1992), Algan (1994), First GoldFirst Gold (horse)First Gold was a National Hunt racehorse that was trained by François Doumen.The horse won the 2000 King George VI Chase race by a distance of 10 lengths when ridden by Thierry Doumen, beating Florida Pearl into second place. At the time of the win the horse was owned by the Marquesa de...
(2000) - Long Walk HurdleLong Walk HurdleThe Long Walk Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are fourteen hurdles to be jumped...
- (4) - BaracoudaBaracoudaBaracouda was a top staying hurdler for racehorse trainer François Doumen in the late 1990s and early first decade of the 21st century. Amongst his major successes, he won the Stayers Championship, the World Hurdle twice, as well as winning 10 consecutive races between November 2000 and November...
(2000, 2001, 2003, 2004) - Triumph HurdleTriumph HurdleThe Triumph Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 2 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are eight hurdles to be jumped...
- (1) - Snow Drop (2000) - World HurdleWorld HurdleThe World Hurdle is a Grade 1 National Hunt hurdle race in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run on the New Course at Cheltenham over a distance of about 3 miles , and during its running there are twelve hurdles to be jumped...
- (2) - Baracouda (2002, 2003)
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Hong KongHong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
- Hong Kong BowlHong Kong MileThe Hong Kong Mile is a Group 1 flat horse race in Hong Kong which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1,600 metres at Sha Tin, and it is scheduled to take place each year in mid December....
- (1) - Jim and TonicJim And TonicJim And Tonic is a French Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse and the richest racehorse in the history of horse racing in France....
(1998) - Hong Kong CupHong Kong CupThe Hong Kong Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Hong Kong which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 2000 metres at Sha Tin, and it is scheduled to take place each year in mid December....
- (1) - Jim and Tonic (1999) - Queen Elizabeth II CupQueen Elizabeth II CupThe Queen Elizabeth II Cup is a Group One Thoroughbred horse race at Sha Tin Racecourse in the New Territories, Hong Kong. Established in 1975 by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, it is run annually in April at a distance of 2,000 metres on turf. Prior to 1997 it was run at 2,200 metres...
- (1) - Jim and Tonic (1999)
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IrelandIreland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
- Punchestown Gold CupPunchestown Gold CupThe Punchestown Gold Cup is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in Ireland which is open to horses aged five years or older. It is run at Punchestown over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong , and during its running there are seventeen fences to be jumped...
- (1) - First Gold (2003)
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United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
- Dubai Duty Free - (1) - Jim and Tonic (2001)