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."

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.