Grangeclare West shows class to reel in Gerri Colombe in Bobbyjo Chase

"He's a class animal. The ground was my concern but it's loose and he handled it as well as any of them."
Grangeclare West shows class to reel in Gerri Colombe in Bobbyjo Chase

SLOGGING AWAY: Grangeclare West ridden by Paul Townend on their way to winning the BAR 1 Betting Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse Racecourse, County Meath, in Ireland. Picture date: Saturday February 21, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Damien Eagers/PA Wire

Class came to the fore in the BAR 1 Betting Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse with Grand National third Grangeclare West running down Gerri Colombe after the final fence.

Both have spent a large part of their career competing in Grade One races and were heavily favoured by the conditions of this Grade Three event, which has invariably been a good trial for Aintree.

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