Esprit Du Large
Foaled 2014 · by No Risk At All out of Tuffslolyloly (Double Bed)
Form 1/FF3/FPP/2PP (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 7 Nov 18 – 30 Dec 22, last for Evan Williams · current OR 133
Grade 1 won the Read Road To Cheltenham At racingtv.com Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (2019)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 22 | HaydockBetfred Supports Jack Berry House Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m2f191y · Soft | 2m2f191y | Soft | PU/9 | 133 | Adam Wedge |
| 22 Jan 22 | AscotSBK Holloway's Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m3f58y · Soft | 2m3f58y | Soft | PU/11 | 135 | Adam Wedge |
| 11 Jan 22 | ExeterTribute Cornwall Pale Ale Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m2f111y · Heavy | 2m2f111y | Heavy | 2/6 | 135 | Adam Wedge |
| 10 Dec 21 | CheltenhamCatesby Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m179y · Good To Soft | 2m179y | Good To Soft | PU/12 | 138 | Adam Wedge |
| 20 Feb 21 | Wincanton Grade 2Betway Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 1m7f65y · Heavy | 1m7f65y | Heavy | PU/6 | 146 | Adam Wedge |
| 9 Jan 21 | ChepstowWatch Racing For Free At Coral Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m3f98y · Heavy | 2m3f98y | Heavy | F/6 | 151 | Adam Wedge |
| 9 Nov 20 | CarlisleDurdar Graduation Chase (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 1m7f207y · Heavy | 1m7f207y | Heavy | 3/6 | 154 | Brian Hughes |
| 3 Nov 20 | Exeter Grade 2Haldon Gold Cup (Limited Handicap Chase) (Grade 2) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m1f109y · Good | 2m1f109y | Good | F/10 | 154 | Adam Wedge |
| 10 Mar 20 | Cheltenham Grade 1Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 1m7f199y · Soft | 1m7f199y | Soft | F/11 | 155 | Adam Wedge |
| 7 Dec 19 | Sandown Grade 1Read Road To Cheltenham At racingtv.com Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 1m7f119y · Soft | 1m7f119y | Soft | 1/6 | 144 | Adam Wedge |
| 13 Nov 19 | ExeterRgb Building Supplies Beginners' Chase · Class 3 · 2m3f48y · Soft | 2m3f48y | Soft | 1/6 | 134 | Adam Wedge |
| 17 Oct 19 | CarlisleRacing TV Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap) · Class 3 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 2/7 | 131 | Adam Wedge |
No Risk At All as a stallion
In our records: 435 runners, 183 winners (42%), 37 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 33 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2014–2023.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 5 wins — Group 3 winner (La Coupe (4yo+) (Turf)).
His best
Allaho Grade 1 OR 177 · Epatante Grade 1 OR 162 · Kopek Des Bordes Grade 1 OR 161 · Salvator Mundi Grade 1 OR 156 · Esprit Du Large Grade 1 OR 155 · Gannat Group 1
The dam: Tuffslolyloly by Double Bed
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danseur Bambolino (FR) 2011 gelding · by Le Fou | 8 | 0 | – |
| Malicar (FR) 2009 gelding · by Satri | 10 | 0 | – |
| Thyflori (FR) 2008 mare · by Apsis | 16 | 3 | – |
| Greatloly (FR) 2007 filly · by Great Pretender | 1 | 0 | – |
| Summerly (FR) 2006 gelding · by Polish Summer | 1 | 0 | – |
| Rosee Normande (FR) 2004 filly · by Vertical Speed | 2 | 0 | – |
Esprit Du Large in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Arqana Summer SaleLot 144 · as a in training | €21,000PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK | PEGASUS BLOODSTOCK | Hêtraie |
| 2017 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 150 · as a store | €50,000E Williams | E Williams | Liss House |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Thyflori2008 filly by Apsis | 2022 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 839 · in training | €8,500Ecurie De La VERTE VALLEE |
| 2015 gelding by Kap Rock | 2017 Arqana Summer SaleLot 118 · in training | Bought back |
| Thyflori2008 filly by Apsis | 2014 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 879 · broodmare | €8,000LEBLANC Franck |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.