led, pushed along and joined after 2 out, ridden and led narrowly last, kept on well run-in, just held on
4 17:35 Fairyhouse (IRE) 30 Nov 2025
BAR 1 Betting Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge 2 out, ridden and slight mistake last, kept on well run-in, just failed
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along before 2 out, 3rd and ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in, nearest at finish
4 7
4 Gameball
5 11-4 -
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, some headway entering straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, 4th and slow last, no extra run-in
mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra after 2 out and jumped left last
mid-division early, in rear when hampered 3 out, pushed along and no threat in straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra after 2 out
always towards rear, in touch when fell 3 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Yielding | 8 | Tounsivator | 5 | 11 4 | - | 6-76215 | 65 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Danny Mullins | 12/ 1 | 3:57.00 | |
| 2023 | Soft | 8 | Farren Glory | 6 | 11 12 | - | 4215-1 | 24 days | G Elliott | Jack Kennedy | 11/ 2 | 4:09.00 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 8 | Marine Nationale | 5 | 11 12 | - | 111 | 53 days | B Connell (123 miles) | M J M O'Sullivan | 11/ 2 | 4:09.80 | |
| 2021 | Good | 7 | Statuaire | 6 | 11 5 | - | 52PP-11 | 165 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Danny Mullins | 12/ 1 | 3:56.50 | |
| 2020 | Soft | 7 | Ballyadam | 5 | 11 12 | - | 131-1 | 29 days | G Elliott | Jack Kennedy | 8/ 15 | 4:12.30 | |
| 2019 | Yielding - Soft | 9 | Envoi Allen | 5 | 11 10 | - | 11111-1 | 29 days | G Elliott | Davy Russell | 8/ 11 | 4:01.40 | |
| 2018 | Good | 4 | Quick Grabim | 6 | 11 10 | - | 02F-114 | 21 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Ruby Walsh | EVENS | 3:56.70 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 7 | Mengli Khan | 4 | 11 7 | - | 1424-11 | 21 days | G Elliott | Jack Kennedy | EVENS | 4:00.50 | |
| 2016 | Good - Yielding | 7 | Airlie Beach | 6 | 11 3 | - | 1-11111 | 30 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Danny Mullins | 4/ 1 | 3:53.10 | |
| 2015 | Soft | 5 | Long Dog | 5 | 11 10 | - | 12-1111 | 49 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 1/ 2 | 4:03.60 | |
| 2014 | Yielding | 7 | Nichols Canyon | 4 | 11 7 | - | 67121-1 | 28 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Paul Townend | 7/ 2 | 3:57.30 | |
| 2013 | Good - Yielding | 10 | The Tullow Tank | 5 | 11 10 | - | 2451-1 | 22 days | P Fenton (123 miles) | Danny Mullins | 5/ 1 | 3:53.60 | |
| 2012 | Soft | 6 | Jezki | 4 | 11 7 | - | 118-511 | 22 days | Mrs J Harrington (123 miles) | B J Geraghty | 9/ 4 | 4:02.50 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 6 | Sous Les Cieux | 5 | 11 10 | - | 14432-1 | 18 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 6/ 4 | 4:01.90 | |
| 2010 | Soft | 6 | Zaidpour | 4 | 11 7 | - | 124-1 | 32 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Paul Townend | 4/ 7 | 4:01.70 | |
| 2009 | Heavy | 6 | Dunguib | 6 | 11 10 | - | 111-D11 | 18 days | P Fenton (123 miles) | B O'Connell | 3/ 10 | 4:01.80 | |
| 2008 | Soft | 8 | Hurricane Fly | 4 | 11 7 | - | 477-112 | 161 days | W P Mullins (61 miles) | Paul Townend | 2/ 1 | 4:19.00 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 12 | Muirhead | 4 | 11 7 | - | 11 | 29 days | N Meade (39 miles) | Paul Carberry | 4/ 1 | 4:14.40 | |
| 2006 | Heavy | 9 | Hide The Evidence | 5 | 11 12 | - | P72111 | 49 days | Mrs J Harrington (123 miles) | A D Leigh | 10/ 1 | 4:11.90 | |
| 2005 | Heavy | 8 | Iktitaf | 4 | 11 7 | - | 34-1731 | 22 days | N Meade (39 miles) | Paul Carberry | 7/ 1 | 4:02.30 |