Le Patron
Foaled 2018 · by Balko out of La Loute (Saint Des Saints)
Form 0111/4P10/5P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 22 Jun 22 – 26 Apr 25, last for Gary & Josh Moore · current OR 151
Grade 1 won the Betfair Henry Viii Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (2023)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 25 | Sandown Grade 2bet365 Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m6f164y · Good | 2m6f164y | Good | PU/9 | 151 | David Noonan |
| 15 Feb 25 | Ascot Grade 1Betfair Ascot Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m5f8y · Good | 2m5f8y | Good | 5/6 | 152 | David Noonan |
| 14 Dec 24 | CheltenhamNyetimber December Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m4f127y · Good To Soft | 2m4f127y | Good To Soft | 10/11 | 153 | Freddie Mitchell |
| 29 Nov 24 | NewburyCoral 'Daily Rewards Shaker' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m3f187y · Good To Soft | 2m3f187y | Good To Soft | 1/9 | 146 | Freddie Mitchell |
| 14 Mar 24 | Cheltenham Grade 1Turners Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Golden Miller) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m3f168y · Soft | 2m3f168y | Soft | PU/11 | 149 | David Noonan |
| 3 Feb 24 | Sandown Grade 1Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m4f10y · Good | 2m4f10y | Good | 4/5 | 150 | Niall Houlihan |
| 9 Dec 23 | Sandown Grade 1Betfair Henry Viii Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 1m7f99y · Heavy | 1m7f99y | Heavy | 1/6 | 133 | David Noonan |
| 12 Nov 23 | SandownSri Lanka - The Wonder Of Asia Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 3 · 2m4f10y · Good To Soft | 2m4f10y | Good To Soft | 1/4 | 122 | Jamie Moore |
| 7 Oct 23 | FontwellVickers.Bet Weekly Free Bet Club Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m3f104y · Good | 2m3f104y | Good | 1/4 | 113 | Jamie Moore |
| 11 Apr 23 | ExeterCity Of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m161y · Good To Soft | 2m161y | Good To Soft | 11/13 | 116 | Jamie Moore |
| 13 Mar 23 | PlumptonMayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f114y · Soft | 2m4f114y | Soft | 3/6 | 118 | Jamie Moore |
| 13 Feb 23 | PlumptonPlacesetting Equipment Hire Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f114y · Good | 2m4f114y | Good | 3/6 | 119 | Caoilin Quinn |
Balko as a stallion
In our records: 296 runners, 138 winners (47%), 21 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 28 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2023.
On the track himself: 4 runs, 2 wins — Grade 3 winner (Prix Duc d'Anjou (Chase)).
His best
Balko Des Flos Grade 1 OR 169 · Le Patron Grade 1 OR 153 · Gitane Du Berlais Grade 1 OR 150 · Le Listrac Grade 1 · Kentucky Wood Grade 2 OR 162 · Vision Des Flos Grade 2 OR 155
The dam: La Loute by Saint Des Saints
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 8 other runners.
Au Combat bt half-sibling, by Ballingarry
La Symphonie bt half-sibling, by Martaline
Saint Patis bt full sibling, by Balko
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Chorale (FR) 2023 filly · by Choeur Du Nord | 2 | 0 | – |
| Le Galli Bier (FR) 2021 gelding · by Clovis Du Berlais | 8 | 0 | OR 120 |
| Saint Patis (FR) bt 2017 gelding · by Balko (full sibling) | 19 | 1 | – |
| Saint D'Auteuil (FR) 2014 gelding · by Kandidate | 3 | 0 | – |
| Nearly Man (FR) 2013 gelding · by Turgeon | 5 | 0 | – |
| La Symphonie (FR) bt 2012 mare · by Martaline | 11 | 1 | – |
| Au Combat (FR) bt 2010 gelding · by Ballingarry | 12 | 1 | – |
| Prince Chichi (FR) 2009 gelding · by Chichicastenango | 1 | 0 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nearly Man2013 gelding by Turgeon | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 98 · store | €70,000Kevin Ross Bloodstock |
| Nearly Man2013 colt by Turgeon | 2014 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 369 · yearling | €26,000SAINT JULIAN BLOODTOCK |
| Prince Chichi2009 gelding by Chichicastenango | 2012 Arqana Summer SaleLot 93 · in training | Bought back |
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.