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Name
  
Francois Doumen


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Role
  
Thoroughbred racehorse trainer

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François Doumen (born 11 June 1940) 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.

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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.

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Major wins

France

  • Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris - (5) - The Fellow (1991), Ucello II (1993, 1994), Ubu III (1995), First Gold (1998)
  • Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil - (3) - Ubu III (1992, 1993), Laveron (2002)
  • Prix du Cadran - (1) - Kasbah Bliss (2011)
  • Prix Ferdinand Dufaure - (1) - Ucello II (1990)
  • Prix La Haye Jousselin - (3) - The Fellow (1990), Ucello II (1992), First Gold (2000)

    • Canada

  • E. P. Taylor Stakes - (1) - Siyouma (2012)

    • Great Britain

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup - (1) - The Fellow (1994)
  • Feltham Novices' Chase - (1) - Djeddah (1996)
  • King George VI Chase - (5) - Nupsala (1987), The Fellow (1991, 1992), Algan (1994), First Gold (2000)
  • Long Walk Hurdle - (4) - Baracouda (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004)
  • Sun Chariot Stakes - (1) - Siyouma (2012)
  • Triumph Hurdle - (1) - Snow Drop (2000)
  • World Hurdle - (2) - Baracouda (2002, 2003)

    • Hong Kong

  • Hong Kong Bowl - (1) - Jim and Tonic (1998)
  • Hong Kong Cup - (1) - Jim and Tonic (1999)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Cup - (1) - Jim and Tonic (1999)

    • Ireland

  • Punchestown Gold Cup - (1) - First Gold (2003)

    • United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai Duty Free - (1) - Jim and Tonic (2001)

    • References

    François Doumen Wikipedia
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