County Of Origin: Wicklow
Date of licence: 1966
Champion Trainer: 1970
Final winner: Buachaill Maith (Ger Fox) Ballinrobe, August 8th, 2016
Significant horses (selected): Glencaraig Lady, Bobsline, Nancy Myles, Ebony Jane, Garoupe, Money Boat, El Sid Senor
Did you know:
A leading amateur rider in his day, Francis Flood enjoyed a hugely successful training career. He was champion amateur rider on seven occasions, winning the title outright in 1957, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1966 and sharing it with Bunny Cox in 1958 and with Barry Brogan in 1965. Crowned champion trainer in 1970, he was associated with many high-class horses over the years and could count the likes of Glencaraig Lady, the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner in 1972, Bobsline, the winner of 26 races including the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham in 1984, Nancy Myles, successful in 19 races, and Irish Grand National winners Garoupe (1970) and Ebony Jane (1993) among the best of them. Towards the end of his career, the famed Grangecon handler was assisted by his son, the former jockey Fran Flood. Francis Flood passed away on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016. He was 86.Â
G.P.T. Galway (Q.R.) H'cap (P'tit Fute (FR) - J.P. O'Farrell - 2006)
Red Mills Trial H'dle (Grade 2) (Georges Girl - F.J. Flood - 2004)
Goffs Land Rover Bumper (Winning Jenny - C.J. Swords - 2000)
Freshways H'cap H'dle (P'tit Fute (FR) - M.P. Walsh - 2008)
Denny Juvenile H'dle (Grade 2) (Newhall - F.J. Flood - 2001)
Woodlands 100 Club Leinster Nat.Hcap Sch (Grade B) (Miss Xian - M.A. Enright - 2015)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nov. H'cap S'ch (Grade C) (Wicklow Lad (GB) - A.P. Heskin - 2011)
Ward & Burke Contractors H'cap S'chase (Aimees Mark - R. Walsh - 2004)
Radisson SAS Hotel (Galway) H'cap H'dle (Listed) (The Culdee - M.P. Madden - 2001)
Pierse Leopardstown H'cap S'chase (Grade B) (Una's Choice - F.J. Flood - 1998)
Cashmans Bookmakers Juvenile H'dle (Grade 3) (Newhall - F.J. Flood - 2002)
Bewleys Hotels&ITBA Bonus(P/Am)Flat Race (Bronx Girl - R.P. McNamara - 2006)
Bettyville H'cap S'chase (Aimees Mark - P.W. Flood - 2006)
Advanced Securities EBF Mares Nov.S'chse (Grade 3) (Shivermetimber - B.J. Geraghty - 2005)
Smirnoff H'cap S'chase (Grade C) (Smile Later - S.J. Hassett - 2007)
Brandon Hotel H'cap H'dle (Grade C) (Monte Solaro - Kevin Thomas Coleman - 2005)
Horse & Jockey Hotel H'dle (Listed) (Pom Flyer (FR) - Kevin Thomas Coleman - 2005)
Imperial Call S'chase (Listed) (G V A Ireland - R.M. Power - 2005)
Paddy Barrett Memorial H'cap H'dle (Aimees Mark - F.J. Flood - 2002)
Pertemps H'cap H'dle (Qualifier) (P'tit Fute (FR) - M.P. Walsh - 2009)
*Statistics are up to close of business the previous day. Prize-money is allocated within 1 week of the race date (allow 1 week for Prize-money).
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