Bobbyjo Chase Explained

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The Bobbyjo Chase is a Grade 3 National Hunt steeplechase in Ireland. It is run at Fairyhouse Racecourse in February, over a distance of about 3 miles and 1 furlong (5,029 metres) and during the race there are twenty fences to be jumped.

The race was first run in 2003 and is named after the racehorse, Bobbyjo, who won the 1999 Grand National. The race is seen as a key trial for the Grand National. It was previously contested at Grade 2 level before being downgraded to Grade 3 in 2017.[1]

Records

Most successful horse (2 wins):

Most successful jockey (4 wins):

Most successful trainer (13 wins):

Winners

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Year
Winner
Jockey
Trainer
2003Rince RiPaul CarberryTed Walsh
2004TakagiDavy RussellEdward O'Grady
2005HedgehunterDavid CaseyWillie Mullins
2006Forget The PastBarry GeraghtyMichael O'Brien
2007Homer WellsDavy CondonWillie Mullins
2008AfistfullofdollarsPaul CarberryNoel Meade
2009Black ApalachiRoger LoughranDessie Hughes
2010Vic VenturiPaddy FloodDessie Hughes
2011The Midnight ClubPaul TownendWillie Mullins
2012Prince De BeaucheneRuby WalshWillie Mullins
2013Roi Du MeeDavy RussellGordon Elliott
2014On His OwnRuby WalshWillie Mullins
2015Roi Du MeeBryan CooperGordon Elliott
2016Boston BobRuby WalshWillie Mullins
2017Pleasant CompanyRuby WalshWillie Mullins
2018BelshillDavid MullinsWillie Mullins
2019RathvindenPaul TownendWillie Mullins
2020Acapella BourgeoisDanny MullinsWillie Mullins
2021Acapella BourgeoisDanny MullinsWillie Mullins
2022Any Second NowMark WalshTed Walsh
2023KemboyPaul TownendWillie Mullins
2024I Am Maximus Jody McGarveyWillie Mullins

See also

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enhancements to National Hunt Pattern for 2016/2017 Season. Horse Racing Ireland. 6 November 2016.