February 05 / 16.25 Fairyhouse

16.25

Heavy

Bobbyjo Day February 22nd Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: F2P5-0 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Finished third in this race in 2022 and following year won 2m4f handicap chase at Naas (soft); almost certainly needed last month's comeback run at Punchestown and no surprise to see him put up a much improved showing here with trip/ground in his favour.
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7

17th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

16:32 Wexford

Chosen Diamond

11st 11lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Back to form when third at Navan in a handicap hurdle he was placed in the previous year; tailed off and pulled up in his last two chases but has won in this discipline and could have a say.

12/1

3rd

7

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:25 Navan

Chosen Diamond

10st 8lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy ground this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second here off 101; a long way below his best in three runs this season.

15/1

6th

10

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Chosen Diamond

10st 4lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: Edward Cawley

Solid form in 2m4f hurdles on heavy around this time last year, winning at Fairyhouse and second at Navan; a long way below his best in two starts this season.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 00900

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner but little yet over hurdles, dropping out tamely over C&D on last month's handicap debut.
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8

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Got off the mark over hurdles when winning at Fairyhouse in November but was pulled-up at Gowran since; down 1lb and has to bounce back.

7/1

15

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was rewarded for his consistency over hurdles when scoring decisively at Fairyhouse in November (24.5f, heavy); the second and third have won since; 8lb higher but has to be in the shake-up again.

11/4

10

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Kingkong Ciergues

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Point-to-point winner was narrowly denied here in February (2m4f, heavy) off 6lb lower; solid runs in defeat the last twice at Galway over 22.5f; stamina to prove for this trip, big chance if he stays (positive signals in pedigree).

6/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 45/409 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Over four years since his last win; struggling of late off reduced mark so of limited appeal here.
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10

24th Feb 2025

Heavy

3m 0f 183y

15:35 Punchestown

Buck Rogers

10st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Over four years since he won a race; recent Fairyhouse third over 2m4f offers some hope after a couple of ordinary runs in December.

8/1

3rd

5

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Buck Rogers

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Over four years since his last win; struggling of late off reduced mark so of limited appeal here.

12/1

Form: 1/467/ C

Last run: 702 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
2022 Irish National winner has been seen only three times since, latest when midfield in 3m Leopardstown handicap hurdle last March; undoubtedly well-handicapped over hurdles but can only be watched after such absence.
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20

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Lord Lariat

10st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; much reduced mark nowadays is for a reason; visor replaces cheekpieces but remains opposable.

33/1

8th

1

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Lord Lariat

11st 12lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; fell four out in a handicap hurdle here on New Year's Day; has come down 12lb in the ratings since pulled up in last year's Irish Grand National; rider Joanna Walton was aboard for a C&D win in 2021; needs a major revival but not ruled out.

16/1

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Lord Lariat

11st 9lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Without a win since landing the 2022 Irish Grand National; rated 22lb lower over hurdles but recent chase runs do not suggest a return to winning ways is imminent; others appeal more.

40/1

Form: 44476P

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Maiden has put up some decent efforts in defeat this season although poor effort in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) here on New Year's Day (3m); drop back in trip should suit.
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3rd

8

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

In excellent form and has won two of her last three, both over C&D; is now 17lb higher than when winning easily here in May and this is stronger than the race she won last time but clearly loves this place and in the mix again.

5/1

1st

17

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Joya Del Mar

12st 2lb

J: Mr J P Sutton

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second reserve; off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt over C&D last month; couldn't follow up at Sligo off 10lb higher mark next time

6th

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 162y

20:00 Sligo

Joya Del Mar

12st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Got off the mark over hurdles at the 20th attempt at Downpatrick over 2m6f last time; raised 10lb for that wide-margin score but a repeat of that effort can see her go close.

4/1

Form: 8028-0

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Limerick last season (2m3f, heavy) and seen just twice since, latest after 288-day absence when plenty fresh and none too fluent at Sligo in October; probably best watched for now.
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8th

15

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Im For Home

10st 5lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: R K Watson

Beaten around 12l when third in this race last season; 21-race maiden; lacks a recent run.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-0F88 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Four-time chase winner; most recent success was in a Listed handicap chase at Limerick's Christmas meeting last season; also C&D handicap hurdle winner early last year off 90 but more recent form leaves him with a fair bit to find.
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14th

15

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Happy Dreams

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

Relishes testing conditions and took advantage of them twice this season at Limerick when winning a 2m5f Limerick handicap hurdle and a 2m2f handicap chase; up 16lb compared to his win over timber at Punchestown when well beaten and found it similarly difficult off his revised chase mark at Gowran last time (2m4f, heavy); others more likely.

22/1

1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:35 Limerick

Happy Dreams

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Michael J McDonagh

A better chaser than hurdler; good chase run here when last seen in March; rated lower over hurdles and can go well but lacks a recent run.

12/1

3rd

12

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:28 Limerick

Happy Dreams

10st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Michael J McDonagh

in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th, headway and prominent before 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, headed before last, kept on

40/1

Form: 860

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown too much in a trio of maidens, middle Tramore effort showed some ability; market likely best guide now entering handicaps.
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14

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Southgate Avenue

10st 13lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden ran well a couple of times in May-June but disappointing efforts the last twice; best form is on good ground; others appeal more.

20/1

8th

7

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Southgate Avenue

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Maiden ran well when a 1.75l runner up at Limerick (2m6f, good) in May and again when third at Kilbeggan (3m, good) in June; has to bounce back from a poor effort at the latter venue on latest though.

16/1

Form: 7809

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in trio of maidens and never sighted on handicap debut over C&D last month; may need more time.
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13th

11

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Shanroe Nancy

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Hasn't improved for handicaps; pulled up at Down Royal last time; hard to make a case for.

40/1

17

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Shanroe Nancy

10st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Hasn't improved for handicaps; beaten 38l at Fairyhouse latest; new cheekpieces need to transform.

33/1

8th

14

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Shanroe Nancy

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

Pulled up behind in-form stablemate over fences at Down Royal recently; previous C&D hurdles form leaves him with plenty to find; 1lb wrong.

25/1

Form: 6-07

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Long prices and well held all three maiden runs although definite sign of ability in good-class 2m Leopardstown contest over Christmas; interesting now upped in trip for handicap debut and yard couldn't be in better form.
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2nd

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Next Stop Paris

11st 2lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Rory Anthony Devine

A winner of a Cork handicap hurdle in May (2m4f, good); okay fourth when switched to chasing on his final start for Gavin Cromwell; now tries the Flat for the first time on stable debut but his jump form doesn't give much encouragement.

20/1

4th

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Next Stop Paris

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Respectable form in maiden hurdles; fell when favourite on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; beaten 40l next time at Clonmel; raced keenly when third at Bellewstown; winning favourite at Cork last week; trip and ground should suit for this switch to chasing.

9/2

4th

4

16th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Next Stop Paris

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Respectable form in maiden hurdles; fell when favourite on handicap debut at Fairyhouse; beaten 40l next time at Clonmel; raced keenly when third at Bellewstown; winning favourite at Cork last week; trip and ground should suit for this switch to chasing.

9/2

Form: 60/47/

Last run: 780 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
2m7f Thurles maiden win came two years ago (yielding); restricted campaign since and hasn't been seen since finishing last in beginners chase there in December 2022; market likely best guide to his readiness after such an absence.
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14

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Rajsalad

10st 2lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

No joy since a maiden hurdle win in February 2022; recent efforts have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; cheekpieces now tried; hard to fancy.

50/1

13

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Rajsalad

11st 3lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

midfield

20/1

6

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 165y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Rajsalad

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

took keen hold, in rear

16/1

Non-runners

Cozone, King In Love, Doyen Flyer

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Payout
Exacta €64.40
Straight Forecast €60.23
Tricast €433.88
Trifecta €589.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chosen Diamond

The Irish Sun:

Next Stop Paris

TOPSPEED:

Joya Del Mar

POSTDATA:

Cozone

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chosen Diamond