François Doumen

François Doumen (born 11 June 1940) is a retired French racehorse trainer. He was a winner of the King George VI Chase on five occasions with Nupsala, The Fellow (1991, 1992), Algan (1994), First Gold (2000), and the Cheltenham Gold Cup with The Fellow (1994).

Life and career Doumen born 11 June 1940 in Angoulême, Poitevin-Saintongeais.

François obtained his own training licence in 1977, working in Boucé, Orne.

Doumen was initially based at Maisons-Laffitte, and he subsequently moved to Lamorlaye and later Chantilly and Boucé, Orne.

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)

United States Hialeah Turf Cup Handicap - (1) - Double Bed (1988)