Al Ferof
| Al Ferof | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Dom Alco |
| Grandsire | Dom Pasquini |
| Dam | Maralta |
| Damsire | Altayan |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 30 March 2005 |
| Country | France |
| Colour | Grey |
| Breeder | J. Rauch and G. Chenu |
| Owner | John Hales |
| Trainer | Dan Skelton |
| Record | 28: 11-4-7 |
| Earnings | £510,857 |
| Major wins | |
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Winter Bumper (2010) Supreme Novices' Hurdle (2011) November Novices' Chase (2011) Henry VIII Novices' Chase (2011) Paddy Power Gold Cup (2012) Amlin 1965 Chase (2013, 2014) Peterborough Chase (2015) |
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Al Ferof (30 March 2005) is a retired French-bred British-based National Hunt horse owned by John Hales. He was initially trained by Barry Murphy in wexford for Martin Timothy Murphy. He was then trained by Paul Nicholls and won the 2011 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival before progressing to chasing the following season, where he won several top races including the Paddy Power Gold Cup. He moved to the stable of Dan Skelton in 2015 and won the Peterborough Chase for his new trainer. Al Ferof was retired from racing in October 2016.
Al Ferof is a grey gelding and was bred by J. Rauch and G. Chenu in France. His sire Dom Alco is a hugely successful sire of National Hunt horses, with 2012 Grand National winner Neptune Collonges and 2012 Betfair Chase winner Silviniaco Conti among his progeny. Al Ferof was initially owned by Martin Murphy before being sold to John Hales.
Al Ferof began his career on the amateur Point-to-point circuit. He made his racing debut at Summerhill in 2009, where he fell behind Jetnova. He then won a three mile race at Athlacca, beating future Tolworth Hurdle winner Minella Class.
Al Ferof finished third to Summit Meeting in a National Hunt Flat race at Punchestown, before winning a similar event at Fairyhouse.
Al Ferof made his debut for Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls in a Grade 2 Bumper race at Newbury, which he won by five lengths under Ruby Walsh. He then finished an eight length second to Cue Card in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.
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