February 05 / 15.55 Fairyhouse

15.55

Heavy

Bobbyjo Day February 22nd Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 2m 3f 165y
  • 13 runners
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Bobbyjo Day February 22nd Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 25-846 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat a few times last year for former yard; beaten favourite in both handicaps for current yard, creditable effort at Tipperary didn't get home over 3m here on New Year's Day having set a decent pace; return to 2m4f should suit so respected.
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3rd

5

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Mickie Angel

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win came in heavy ground handicap hurdle last year; consistent in seven chase starts; arguably career best when beaten 11l into third by Vicar Street at Galway eight days ago; drop back in trip fine and he's going the right way; good claims.

3/1

3rd

4

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Mickie Angel

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy; pick of six attempts chasing when worn down late in a 2m7f Limerick handicap last Christmas (soft-to-heavy) and when chasing home a useful sort in a Wexford beginners' event four weeks ago; trainer saddled a smart novice winner here on Tuesday.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9024P3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Thurles handicap chase winner last season (heavy) but 0-15 hurdling, pick being 2m5f Tramore second on similar; recent Cork chase effort okay so one to consider on balance of form.
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7

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

Lilian Bland

11st 1lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Niall Patrick Hennessy

Two-time chase winner is 1-17 over timber; took advantage of lower hurdles mark at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in March, beating Joueuse Royale by 2.25l; in contention when falling in a Tramore handicap chase latest off 102; 5lb lower here and could go well back returned to hurdles.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /80-62

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden hurdle (soft), best run since on latest when second in Clonmel handicap over today's trip on similar ground, having come wide home turn behind an all-the-way winner; mark unchanged and one to consider.
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9

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Elusive Guy

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win in 2m Limerick maiden in 2022 but decent third in this race last year off 3lb higher; pulled up after never travelling over fences recently and blinkers now tried for hurdles return.

16/1

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Elusive Guy

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; had an outing on the Flat in October, ended last season with a poor handicap chase run at Kilbeggan; up against it.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Elusive Guy

9st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; returns from a break after a poor chase effort in April; others appeal more.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-6980

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Disappointing ultimately for Charles Byrnes after winning his bumper; two Cork runs for new yard don't inspire confidence.
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8

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Walk Away Harry

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; 12l behind Tropical Image in a six-runner 2m3f Listowel beginners' chase last time.

20/1

4th

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Walk Away Harry

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

His best hurdles form for Charles Byrnes seems long gone and he's now regressive; well beaten in his previous chase this January.

14/1

9th

12

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 55y

13:15 Cork

Walk Away Harry

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Had smart form in his younger days when with Charles Byrnes, but has regressed considerably; starts off with new yard now.

100/1

Form: 06-12U BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m2f on soft on handicap debut at Listowel and just failed to follow up (well clear of remainder) over 2m5f at Tipperary on similar ground; made mistakes before unseating three out at Punchestown last month; still respected and drops in grade with rider's claim a positive.
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11th

10

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

The Nagger Reidy

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S G Carey

Dual-winning hurdler has been super consistent generally; runner-up twice this season, at Galway (2m, good to yielding) and in a Listed event here (2m4f, soft to heavy); rewarded with a win at Leopardstown over Christmas off 115 (2m5f, good to yielding); had a rare blip off his revised mark at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy) last time when beaten 16l; place chance if bouncing back

14/1

6th

9

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

The Nagger Reidy

11st 2lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

Got his first hurdles win at Listowel in September 2024 (2m2f, soft) and has been remarkably consistent in his runs since, placing in five of his seven subsequent starts before gaining another deserved success at Leopardstown last time by a nose to Hgranca De Thaix (2m4f, good to yielding); up 6lb but he always acquits himself well.

6/1

2nd

3

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

The Nagger Reidy

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Stephen Gerard Carey

2m4f Listowel festival winner last year on handicap debut last year; not far off his best form when placed in races at Limerick (2m) and Naas (2m3f) on his final two starts before a summer break; could make his presence felt if fit and ready now.

5/1

Form: 088

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle form not progressive although second run at Limerick was okay; handicap debutant may need more time.
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3rd

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 122y

15:42 Clonmel

Brown Boots

10st 10lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Liam P Cusack

Made instant impact over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up with a 10l at this venue (3m, heavy); not beaten far in third under a fixed penalty at Naas; obvious chance of his marginally low chase mark.

100/30

3rd

5

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Brown Boots

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Made the breakthrough over fences at Navan off 84 (3m, soft to heavy) and ran off the same mark back over hurdles when following up at Clonmel last time by 10l (3m, heavy); carries a 7lb penalty now but most likely winner as long as this doesn't come too soon after a slog in the mud 6 days ago.

2/1

1st

14

26th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:44 Clonmel

Brown Boots

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Hurdles form is undeniably weak, and he failed to run to meet expectations as joint-favourite when fifth in a 2m4f handicap at this venue last month; however, he bolted up when tackling this trip on his chase debut at Navan nine day later; will be hard to beat if that improvement is sustained.

15/8

Form: 027-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Struggled in Flat handicaps after 1m4f maiden win at Roscommon last May (soft); nowhere near as effective a hurdler and needs to improve markedly on recent efforts.
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1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three decent runs since winning over C&D (gd-yld) in April off 8lb lower, two over hurdles and when second on the Flat at Limerick; ground may have been a bit lively back over hurdles at Ballinrobe latest; return to this C&D a plus, as is the forecast rain; chance.

15/2

5th

14

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a long time to win a race over hurdles but has been in fine form in recent months; deserved her breakthrough win at Kilbeggan; suffered interference when chasing home an easy winner at Limerick; transferred her form to the Flat when second at 25-1 in a 1m4f contest at the same venue; good chance off a light weight.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

20:10 Limerick

Chemdawg

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Oliver McKiernan

Sole Flat win in Roscommon maiden (1m4f, soft) in May 2024; 1-19 over hurdles, that win gained when making all to score decisively at Kilbeggan in April; second in course handicap hurdle on latest but tough mark back on Flat.

12/1

Form: -39950

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Galway festival winner on the Flat in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; 0-8 hurdling however, penultimate Limerick run not without promise; more needed.
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1st

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:33 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Progressive 6yo gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before landing C&D handicap success following month (Chanceawetmorning a disappointing favourite); Bellewstown run was disappointing but has to be respected on overall profile.

5/2

8th

12

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Malbay Madness

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before broadening his horizons with a Downpatrick success last month; up an aggregate 13lb; may continue on the upgrade.

8/1

1st

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose; three-time hurdles winner, all three wins coming at Kilbeggan at around 2m on decent ground; 0.75l win there on latest (Metamorpheus second); may not uphold that form off 6lb higher.

11/2

Form: 042

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Limited Flat maiden and best of three runs in juvenile hurdles on latest when chasing home an all-the-way winner here last month; keen on latest so will have to settle better to see out this longer trip on handicap debut.
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17th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Makaiah

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won off 2lb lower over 1m5f (good) here in May 2025; below best twice since promising seasonal reappearance at Roscommon but the drop to 0-60 company could spark a revival.

18/1

7th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Makaiah

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Best on good ground and shaped nicely on seasonal return over 1m4f (good) at Roscommon when a 2.5l second; failed to fire at Ballinrobe on latest but didn't get her ground; could rebound on this more suitable surface.

12/1

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

Form: 07F91/ C

Last run: 777 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Absent since winning 2m7f handicap here in December 2022 off 90 (yielding-to-soft); only her seventh start so could have more to offer but market best guide after more than two years off.
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11

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Crossgaleschicflic

10st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won in December 2022 but then went missing; poor back after the absence at Fairyhouse when last seen and not high on the list after another break.

28/1

Form: 236307

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in Britain (good-to-firm) was placed three times in maiden hurdles; two runs for current yard leave her with a fair bit to find; blinkers fitted.
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8th

11

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 152y

17:45 Clonmel

Walk Of The Roses

10st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Bumper winner for David Pipe; mild promise over hurdles but has failed to fire in three starts since moving to this yard; mark is sliding but she needs to turn her form around; others preferred.

22/1

11th

12

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

15:55 Fairyhouse

Walk Of The Roses

10st 6lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: James Joseph Mangan

Bumper winner in Britain (good-to-firm) was placed three times in maiden hurdles; two runs for current yard leave her with a fair bit to find; blinkers fitted.

16/1

Form: 6-795P

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in handicap chases of late; blinkers replace cheekpieces but hard to fancy back hurdling.
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4

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:15 Down Royal

Ivar The Boneless

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Fifteen race maiden and rated just 82 over fences; out of his depth in this company.

150/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:15 Down Royal

Ivar The Boneless

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Fifteen race maiden and rated just 82 over fences; out of his depth in this company.

150/1

12th

8

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

15:55 Fairyhouse

Ivar The Boneless

10st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: R K Watson

Soundly beaten in handicap chases of late; blinkers replace cheekpieces but hard to fancy back hurdling.

20/1

Form: 007

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
No threat in three maidens but something to take from most recent Naas run, albeit on much better ground; hood worn in maidens now discarded for handicap debut.
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Payout
Exacta €16.20
Straight Forecast €15.09
Tricast €72.21
Trifecta €99.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Lilian Bland

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Captain Porridge

SPOTLIGHT:

The Nagger Reidy

The Irish Sun:

Crossgaleschicflic

POSTDATA:

Lilian Bland