15:20 Fairyhouse (IRE) 16 Feb 2026
Bobbyjo Chase Day February 21st Handicap Chase
5YO plus
Winner €6,899 - 9 declared to run
Heavy (prec inspection 7.30am)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Drizzle
Temperature: 0.6° - 9.5°
Rainfall: 0.28mm
Wind: 12.1 mph NW
Last Update: 15/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Aines Lad
- W/O Duce Bigalow
- W/O Aines Lad And Duce Bigalow
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 120.19%
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Never travelled and did not handle the track, with the ground possibly on the quick side, when down the field in a beginners chase at Down Royal most recently. Effective up to 3m and acts well with cut; mark looks workable; was in fair form until that latest run and the ground will suit here.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft - heavy ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Slanagaibhgoleir when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Down Royal over 2m 5f (good - yielding) in December last year.
Never travelled and did not handle the track, with the ground possibly on the quick side, when down the field in a beginners chase at Down Royal most recently. Effective up to 3m and acts well with cut; mark looks workable; was in fair form until that latest run and the ground will suit here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 3 | 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 | W Durkan | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to current form when down the field in a handicap chase at Limerick most recently, off a short break. Effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and yielding; now down in the weights but his form has been in and out of late.
He has won two chases and two point-to-points at 3m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Krabat when 9th of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Ran to current form when down the field in a handicap chase at Limerick most recently, off a short break. Effective up to 3m and acts on heavy and yielding; now down in the weights but his form has been in and out of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 25 | 2 | 3 | 8% | |
| Chase | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Simon Torrens | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| T | William P Murphy | 32 | 4 | 6 | 12.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Navan last time. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m and suited by cut in the ground; should come on for that latest run.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Pulled up 2 out when 14-1 at Navan over 3m (heavy) in a chase won by Rokathir earlier this month on his latest outing.
Pulled up in a handicap chase at Navan last time. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m and suited by cut in the ground; should come on for that latest run.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Harvey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K Thornton | 14 | 1 | 4 | 7.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Again a bit below his best when well beaten in a handicap chase at Limerick last time, off a short break. Effective over 2m4f-3m2f and suited by plenty of cut; needs more on this third run back.
A winner of a chase at 3m 1f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Krabat when seventh of 12 on his latest outing in a chase at Limerick over 2m 6f (soft - heavy) in December last year.
Again a bit below his best when well beaten in a handicap chase at Limerick last time, off a short break. Effective over 2m4f-3m2f and suited by plenty of cut; needs more on this third run back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 18 | 1 | 7 | 5.6% | |
| Chase | 18 | 1 | 7 | 5.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 1 | 7 | 6.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 1 | 9 | 5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Sean Flanagan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Miss O'Shea | 18 | 1 | 7 | 5.6% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Had every chance but was below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recently. Wants 3m+ and acts on soft; a staying chaser who has been struggling over hurdles of late.
Successful in two chases at 3m and 3m 2f on soft ground. Well beaten at 10-3fav behind Nettuno Italia when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (heavy) last month.
Had every chance but was below form when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown most recently. Wants 3m+ and acts on soft; a staying chaser who has been struggling over hurdles of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| Chase | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Peter Smithers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | P Roche | 17 | 2 | 1 | 11.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Did it easily and built on a recent revival when landing a handicap by 9l off a 9lb lower mark at Thurles last time. Effective over 2-3m and acts on heavy and good; back in form and may have a bit more to offer now he has had his head in front. Big player on chase debut.
A winner at 5-1 in a hurdle race at Thurles over 2m 7f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Milanaway by 9l.
Did it easily and built on a recent revival when landing a handicap by 9l off a 9lb lower mark at Thurles last time. Effective over 2-3m and acts on heavy and good; back in form and may have a bit more to offer now he has had his head in front. Big player on chase debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Chase | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Smith | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | Matthew J Smith | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Never threatened and was hampered by a faller when beaten down the field in a handicap chase here most recently. Suited by 3m on testing ground; has not taken to chasing.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 25-1 behind West Of Carrig when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 5f (soft) last month.
Never threatened and was hampered by a faller when beaten down the field in a handicap chase here most recently. Suited by 3m on testing ground; has not taken to chasing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 27 | 2 | 5 | 7.4% | |
| Chase | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 2 | 4 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tiernan Power Roche | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P J Rothwell | 28 | 2 | 5 | 7.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Improved for the step up in trip when second, beaten 6l, in a handicap chase at Navan last time. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m and improving over fences at this level.
Placed in two chases and a point-to-point from 12 starts. Beaten 6l by Brown Boots when second of 12 at 13-2 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Improved for the step up in trip when second, beaten 6l, in a handicap chase at Navan last time. Effective over 2 1/2m-3m and improving over fences at this level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Chase | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Michael Kenneally | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S Neville | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Hampered by a loose horse but had every chance after when 19l third in a handicap chase at Navan most recently. Effective over 3m and suited by cut in the ground; his form has been in and out.
A winner of a hurdle race at 3m on soft ground. Third of 12 behind Brown Boots beaten 19l at 5-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Navan over 3m (soft - heavy) last month.
Hampered by a loose horse but had every chance after when 19l third in a handicap chase at Navan most recently. Effective over 3m and suited by cut in the ground; his form has been in and out.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Jumps Races | 21 | 1 | 6 | 4.8% | |
| Chase | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 3 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 12 | 1 | 4 | 8.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 1 | 5 | 5.9% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane O'Callaghan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | P J Rothwell | 12 | 1 | 5 | 8.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
AINE'S LAD was impressive over hurdles at Thurles and it's interesting that connections head straight into handicap company over fences off his revised mark. The seven-year-old reportedly had some 'little problems' in the past, but seems to be in a good place now and may be able to make a winning start over the larger obstacles. Duce Bigalow has been runner-up twice this season, most recently when chasing home Brown Boots at Navan. He looks an obvious danger. Plain Or Battered is another with placed form, but has a bit to find with Duce Bigalow on that recent run at Navan.
Expert View Verdict
Last time out winner Aine's Lad is likely to prove popular switching to fences off what still could be a generous mark. He's shown a liking for staying trips and heavy ground so is respected but the value could lie with top weight JERK. He never looked happy last time on a quick surface at a track which didn't suit but he should find conditions much more in his favour here. His sole win over hurdles came over 3m on heavy ground and he looks on a generous mark based on 2 of his last 3 runs over fences. Plain Or Battered did well to gain a place last time after being hampered by a loose horse and will pose a threat with a clear passage here.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 3m 2f | 6:50.40 |