Review FAIRYHOUSE 27-FEB-2000

Barry Geraghty moved onto the 60 winner mark for the season when landing the featured INH Stallion Owners Novice Handicap Hurdle Final aboard Galeogan.

The Willie Mullins-trained gelding and Over The Furze were in the air together at the final flight, with Galeogan finding a bit extra in the closing stages to score by 1/2L.

'Barry gave him a fine ride but he will stay at home for the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals,' said Mullins.

Grand National hero Bobbjo continued his preparation for Aintree when staying on into fourth in the 2 1/2m handicap hurdle.

The 10yo, ridden by Philip Carberry in place of his injured brother Paul, lost touch after a mistake three out but kept on again in the straight behind the confidently ridden Kings Valley.

Paul is still undergoing examination on his back after a hunting accident, while Tommy Carberry will enter Bobbyjo for a 2m5f handicap chase at Leopardstown next Sunday.

Sheltering heads for the Foxhunters at Cheltenham after easily landing the odds in the 3m1f hunter chase, cruising to the front before two out to beat Father Andy by 20L.

Rathbawn Prince (6/4-5/2jf) also booked his ticket for the Cotswolds when leading after four out for a facile win from market rival Royal Marine.

Winning trainer Dessie Hughes said: 'He will go for the Arkle Chase, and hopefully we will get good ground.'

Hughes later completed a double when newcomer Molly The Bogs swooped late under Aidan Fitzgerald in the bumper.

The final fence was omitted in the three chase races due to heavy overnight rain.

Dawn's Double (Fran Flood) touched off Hakim De Ferbet after a titanic battle in the opening maiden hurdle, and also survived an enquiry into interference in the final 50 yards.

Change The Script (Norman Williamson) justified strong support in the handicap chase, striking the front after three out for a convincing success.