15:30 Fairyhouse (IRE) 03 Feb 2026
Bobbyjo Day February 21st Handicap Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €6,899 - 14 declared to run
Heavy
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 4.9° - 6.8°
Rainfall: 3.51mm
Wind: 16.3 mph E
Last Update: 02/02/2026 17:00x
-
Sign up to PricedUp Bet using promo code b10g10, place a minimum £10 bet on any selection with minimum odds of Evens (2.00) and receive a £10 (2x£5) in Free Bets
18+. New customers only. Place a minimum £10 bet on any selection with minimum odds of Evens (2.00) and receive £10 in free bets (2x£5). Free bets expire after 24 hours. BeGambleAware.org. T&Cs & Maximum Pay-Outs Apply. #ad
Further terms and conditions may apply
New Customer Offer: Sign up to BoyleSports via a mobile device, bet £10 and Get £50 in free bets + Money back as a Free Bet if 2nd to the SP Fav on selected meetings
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.18+. IRE/NI & UK online only. Max Free Bet £/€10. Win or win part of e/w outright singles. 5+ runners. 1st bet on each race. Free/void/antepost bets don't qualify. In event of a dead heat, offer won’t apply. Applies to First Past the Post result. Unnamed 2nd Favs don’t qualify. Acc & Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to QuinnBet, deposit and place a minimum £10 bet on any sport. Then, place two additional qualifying bets, each worth at least 50% of your largest initial stake and get a Free Bet up to £50, the following day
18+ New UK Customers Only. Bet £10+ on any sportsbook markets at odds of evens (2.00) or greater. No cash out. Get 50% back of your first day’s losses (from first bet settlement until 23:59) as a Free Bet up to £50, valid for 7 days. Min. 3 bets on different events required, with 2 bets being at least 50% of your largest stake. Place at least 1 bet of £10+ at odds 2.00+ to receive a £5 Free Bet even if your account is up or losses are under £5. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org
Further terms and conditions may apply
- Winner
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Lough Nigara
- W/O Folly Master And Lough Nigara
- W/O Folly Master
- Top 4 Finish
- Top 2 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 130.39%
AT THE RACES is not liable for any services or information offered or provided by its bookmaker partners. Please note: Whilst every effort is made to ensure odds and information are up to date and correct, differences between these and actual odds/information available from bookmakers at time of placing a bet may occur.
Travelled well but had too much to do and was poorly ridden when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2 1/2-3m, suited by cut, with a generous hurdles mark and in form.
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m 4f to 3m on ground varying from soft to heavy. Beaten 6l by Lough Nigara when second of 16 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) last month.
Travelled well but had too much to do and was poorly ridden when second, beaten 5 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2 1/2-3m, suited by cut, with a generous hurdles mark and in form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27.3% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Keith Donoghue | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| T | Tom Dreaper | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Finished fourth, beaten 11l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time after challenging too early off a strong pace. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and may have more to offer over 2 1/2m after that return run.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Powerful when fourth of 15 at 20-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 5f (soft - heavy) last month.
Finished fourth, beaten 11l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time after challenging too early off a strong pace. Effective at 2-2 1/2m and may have more to offer over 2 1/2m after that return run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Philip Donovan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Maike Magnussen | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form on handicap debut when second, beaten 8 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle here last time. Back after a short break, effective at 2-2 1/2m, with a fair mark and obvious claims.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m 4f on good ground. Beaten 9l by On Your Way when second of 15 at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (heavy) in November last year.
Ran to form on handicap debut when second, beaten 8 1/2l, in a handicap hurdle here last time. Back after a short break, effective at 2-2 1/2m, with a fair mark and obvious claims.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E M O'Sullivan | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled well but did not find much and ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f with cut, though more is needed.
A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Mojoe at 10-1 when seventh of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Travelled well but did not find much and ran to form when beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m-2m4f with cut, though more is needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & H) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| HG | Hood | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alex Harvey | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P T Foley | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form but just tired late on when fourth, beaten 7 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m4f and generally in good form.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Lough Nigara when fourth of 16 at 33-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) last month.
Ran to form but just tired late on when fourth, beaten 7 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m4f and generally in good form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean O'Keeffe | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | P T Foley | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had every chance but ran to form, just tiring late on when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m1f-2m3f and consistent in a short career.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 5l behind Mojoe at 8-1 when 9th of 16 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 3f (soft - heavy) last month.
Had every chance but ran to form, just tiring late on when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Effective at 2m1f-2m3f and consistent in a short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ross Berry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Colm Murphy | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Travelled well and did it readily when improving back down in trip to land a handicap by 5 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. Effective at 3m and consistent.
A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing last month, beating Folly Master by 6l.
Travelled well and did it readily when improving back down in trip to land a handicap by 5 1/2l off an 8lb lower mark at Punchestown last time. Effective at 3m and consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7.1% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 6 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P & H) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| HG | Hood | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ricky Doyle | 12 | 1 | 6 | 8.3% |
| T | E Griffin | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when third, beaten 9 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Navan on his most recent run. Effective at 2-2 1/2m, though inconsistent since a lay-off.
A winner of a hurdle race at 1m 7f on good ground, but that win was over three years ago. Third of 10 behind One Big Boum beaten 9l at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Navan over 2m 4f (soft - heavy) last month.
Ran to form when third, beaten 9 1/4l, in a handicap hurdle at Navan on his most recent run. Effective at 2-2 1/2m, though inconsistent since a lay-off.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Hurdle | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| T | B Connell | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7.7% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time after racing lazily. Blinkers are applied for the first time, but he has yet to build on a promising debut over fences.
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground, but that win was over three years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 18-1 at Down Royal over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Shanroe Act last month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time after racing lazily. Blinkers are applied for the first time, but he has yet to build on a promising debut over fences.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% | |
| Hurdle | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 1 | 2 | 6.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Smithers | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
| T | J P Fahey | 30 | 1 | 3 | 3.3% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form but flattened out after trying to reel in the leader when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time. Effective at 2m4f and should have more to offer now handicapping.
Placed in two hurdle races from five starts. Finished 13l behind Run For Cover when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Naas over 2m 3f (yielding) last month.
Ran to form but flattened out after trying to reel in the leader when fourth, beaten 13l, in a handicap hurdle at Naas last time. Effective at 2m4f and should have more to offer now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Kennedy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | S Fahey | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when pulling miles clear of the remainder while finishing second, beaten 9l, in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m4f with cut and should remain competitive.
Placed in two hurdle races from 11 starts. Beaten 9l by Shanroe Act when second of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month.
Ran to form when pulling miles clear of the remainder while finishing second, beaten 9l, in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective at 2m4f with cut and should remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jordan Gainford | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | C Collins | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Disappointed when well down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown on his most recent start after stepping up in trip. Effective at 2-2 1/2m but must bounce back.
Unplaced in all five starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Lough Nigara when 12th of 16 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) last month.
Disappointed when well down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown on his most recent start after stepping up in trip. Effective at 2-2 1/2m but must bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time, and while effective at 2m-2m4f with cut, he needs more.
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on yielding - soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 66-1 at Punchestown over 2m 7f (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Nettuno Italia last month on his latest outing. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time. Cheekpieces are applied for the first time, and while effective at 2m-2m4f with cut, he needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & P) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Cheek Pieces | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Patrick M O'Brien | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ms Claire O'Connell | 13 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time after jumping poorly. Usually held up, effective at 2 1/2m, but has plenty to prove.
Yet to place in seven starts. Pulled up 2 out when 25-1 at Down Royal over 2m 5f (yielding - soft) in a chase won by Shanroe Act last month on his chase debut. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Down Royal last time after jumping poorly. Usually held up, effective at 2 1/2m, but has plenty to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hurdle | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel King | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Thornton | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
FOLLY MASTER finished second to Lough Nigara last month, but still retains a favourable hurdles rating and might turn the form around. A capable heavy-ground chaser who finished second in that sphere when rated 130 last April, Tom Dreaper's eight-year-old had his first start over hurdles since January 2024 in the recent Punchestown race and although beaten five and a half lengths by Lough Nigara, he is 6lb better off. Themanintheanorak has been running well and while 2lb higher than when finishing second here in November, his rider is able to claim 7lb.
Expert View Verdict
FOLLY MASTER was given a poor ride when runner up on his recent hurdles return but can make amends off just 2lb higher. He's thrown in on his chase form which includes a heavy ground victory. If getting a decent pace to aim at he can defeat Keiths Boy who was consistent in maidens and ran well for a long way on his handicap debut. If ridden slightly more conservatively he should be capable of better and can fill the places with Miss Mini Bee. She is yet to win over hurdles but was successful in a bumper here and travelled strongly to a point last time.
Sign up to bet365 using bonus code ATR365, bet £10 and get £30 in free bets.
18+. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to William Hill using promo code G40, bet £10 and get 4 x £10 free bets.
18+. Play Safe. Online only. For new UK register customers using promo code G40. Deposit & place £10 cash single bet (min odds 1/2) on sportsbook (excl. Virtuals). Get £40 in Free Bets (4x£10), valid for sportsbook (excl. Virtuals), 7 days expiry, must use in full (£10 each). Not valid with deposits via PayPal, Neosurf, Paysafe, Apple Pay, NETELLER, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay or WH PLUS Card. One per customer. Full T&Cs apply. www.gambleaware.org #ad
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to Coral, place a qualifying bet of £10 to get £50 in Free Bets
18+ New UK & ROI Customers only. Min deposit £/€10, up to £/€50. First up to £/€50 bet at minimum odds 1/2 to qualify for up to 1x £/€50 free bet. Certain deposit methods and bet types excl. Free bet valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
New Customers: Sign up to Sky Bet, deposit and bet a minimum of 5p and get £30 in Free Bets
NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. FIRST SINGLE & E/W BET ONLY. ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. 3 X £10 BET TOKENS. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS EXCLUDE VIRTUALS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS AND FURTHER T&CS APPLY. 18+. GAMBLEAWARE.ORG
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to Betfred using the promo code BETFRED50, deposit and bet £10 on sports and get £50 in Free Bets.
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Get £50 in Free Bets
New Customer Offer: Sign up to BoyleSports via a mobile device, bet £10 and Get £50 in free bets + Money back as a Free Bet if 2nd to the SP Fav on selected meetings
18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. Mobile exclusive. Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. Free bet applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. Account & Payment method restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.18+. IRE/NI & UK online only. Max Free Bet £/€10. Win or win part of e/w outright singles. 5+ runners. 1st bet on each race. Free/void/antepost bets don't qualify. In event of a dead heat, offer won’t apply. Applies to First Past the Post result. Unnamed 2nd Favs don’t qualify. Acc & Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply
Further terms and conditions may apply
18+. BeGambleAware.org. New GB customers only. Min £20 debit card deposit. Place a £20+ bet on Horse Racing at min odds 2/5 (1.4) each leg. Receive 2 x £10 free bets within 24 hours of bet settlement, and further 2 x £10 free bets 7 days later. Valid for Horse Racing only. T&C’s apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to Ladbrokes, bet £5 and get £30 in free bets.
18+ New UK+ROI Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5/€5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 6 x £5/€5 free bets (selected sportsbook markets only, valid 7 days, stake not returned). Restrictions + T&Cs apply..
Further terms and conditions may apply
Sign up to BetTom and get 50% back as a free bet up to £25 on first day losses
New customers only. Minimum 3 x £10 bets at evens (2.0) or higher to qualify. First day losses is equivalent to total stakes less total returns. Free bet stakes to be deducted from returns. £25 maximum free bet. Credited within 24 hours. Full T&Cs apply.
Further terms and conditions may apply
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Div 1) | Heavy | 13 | Mickie Angel | 7 | 11 8 | 104 | 825-846 | 35 days | G P Cromwell (39 miles) | Keith Donoghue | 2/ 1 | 5:16.80 | |
| 2025 (Div 2) | Heavy | 11 | Chosen Diamond | 9 | 11 2 | 96 | 8H/1CUC4CH2HPC5H-0H | 24 days | E Cawley (39 miles) | Philip Byrnes | 9/ 2 | 5:24.10 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1, 5 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 4f 55y | 4:55.20 |
