16:00 Fairyhouse

Saturday 23 February 2019

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BetVictor Bobbyjo Chase (Grade 3)

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 1  |   3m 1f  |   Good (Good to Yielding in places)  |   6 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 16:01  |   Winning time: 6m 30.7s
1st
Horse silk
3
10/3
T: W P MullinsJ: P Townend
Tracked leaders in 4th, left 3rd at 11th, went 2nd 3 out, pushed along to lead before last, ridden and stayed on well run-in op 9/2 tchd 3/1
2nd
Horse silk
3 ½
2
2/1
T: G ElliottJ: J W Kennedy
Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in tchd 9/4
3rd
Horse silk
13
6
14/1
T: H De BromheadJ: Rachael Blackmore
Held up in 5th, left 4th at 11th, not fluent 4 out, went 3rd next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no impression on leaders
4th
Horse silk
24
1
1111-10
9/1
T: G ElliottJ: D N Russell
Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 9th, ridden in 2nd before 4 out, dropped to 4th 3 out, weakened op 8/1

Also Ran

PU
Horse silk
4
100/1
T: S J MahonJ: R C Colgan
Held up in rear, not fluent at 2nd, reminder 4th, trailing 7th, pulled up before 11th
UR
Horse silk
7
6/4f
T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: R M Power
Tracked leaders in 3rd, not fluent at 5th and briefly pushed along, slight mistake 9th and again briefly pushed along, bad mistake and unseated rider at 11th op 11/8

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Non-Runners

5
Horse silk
Pleasant Company30
Weight: 11-0|  Age: 11
T: W P Mullins  J: D J Mullins
NR

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€4.70Pl:€1.40, €1.40EX:€12.70Trifecta:€52.90SF:€11.16

Forecasts

Magic Of Light (6/4), Alpha Des Obeaux (2/1), Rathvinden (10/3), Pleasant Company (8/1), Outlander (9/1), Valseur Lido (14/1), Champagne Harmony (100/1)

Verdict

The solid and consistent ALPHA DES OBEAUX can land the spoils here following a number of promising starts since the turn of the year, confirming his entry in the Grade 1 Ryanair Chase at the festival. The Jessica Harrington-trained mare, Magic Of Light can prove to be the biggest danger after a win and a runner-up position in competitive contests this year. Trainer Willie Mullins has won this race for the last three years with Boston Bob, Pleasant Company and Bellshill but may have to settle for a minor honour with his two representatives.
  1. Alpha Des Obeaux
  2. Magic Of Light
  3. Pleasant Company

Previous Winners

2018
Bellshill
Weight: 11-8  |Age: 8
8/13

Prize Money

1st: €26,550.002nd: €8,550.003rd: €4,050.004th: €1,800.005th: €900.006th: €450.00

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