Baron Noir

Trained by Alan King

FORM -13-12114- OR – 146

"Baron Noir is one of the most exciting National Hunt horses I've had for some time, he ran extremely well at both Cheltenham and Aintree. I'll discuss with Noel and David but we have the option of going over fences this season." Alan King

Off the back of a wonderful season in bumpers we couldn’t wait to see Baron Noir jump a hurdle. After winning impressively at Uttoxeter and Kempton he was kept fresh for a tilt at the Supreme Novice Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.
 
Widely regarded as one of the best renewals in recent times Baron Noir performed with great credit to finish 4th in race run in a quicker time than  Lossiemouth’s Champion Hurdle.  Timeform rated the Supreme winner Old Park Star on a par with Shishkin who won the race in 2020 – that is some accolade.
 
Our final destination of the season was the Aintree Grade 1 ‘Top Novices’ Hurdle. Pre-race confidence was high but in finishing 3rd it’s quite possible his exertions at Cheltenham took the edge off him.  
 
His top class trainer Alan King will be sending this very exciting horse over a fence this season. 

About the Trainer

Alan King

Alan King is a highly respected dual-purpose trainer, excelling in both National Hunt and flat racing. Based in Barbury Castle, Wiltshire, King first rose to prominence in jumps racing, with major wins at the Cheltenham Festival and Grand National meetings. Horses like Voy Por Ustedes, My Way de Solzen, and Edwardstone have brought him considerable success over fences and hurdles. King’s background in show jumping and racing gives him a comprehensive understanding of a horse’s athleticism and temperament. Over time, he has expanded his operations into flat racing, finding success in major flat handicaps and even Royal Ascot. His ability to adapt his training methods across different codes of racing showcases his versatility, making him one of the most accomplished trainers in British horse racing.