Baracouda
| Baracouda | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Alesso |
| Dam | Peche Aubar |
| Damsire | Zino |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1995 |
| Country | France |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | R Dupuis |
| Owner | JP McManus |
| Trainer | Francois Doumen |
| Record | 34: 18-8-2 |
| Earnings | £774,412 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Leon Olry-Roederer (2000) Long Walk Hurdle (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004) National Spirit Hurdle (2001) Prix Hypothese (2001) Distance Championship Hurdle (2001) Ascot Hurdle (2001, 2002) Rendlesham Hurdle (2002) World Hurdle (2002, 2003) Long Distance Hurdle (2003, 2004) Heroes Handicap Hurdle (2004) | |
Baracouda was a top staying hurdler for racehorse trainer François Doumen in the late 1990s and early first decade of the 21st century. Amongst his major successes, he won the Stayers Championship, the World Hurdle twice, as well as winning 10 consecutive races between November 2000 and November 2002.