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Boston Bob (IRE)
b g 2nd May 2005Track Horse
Track Horse
Boston Bob (IRE)
b g 2nd May 2005Last Win
Fairyhouse Sat, 20th Feb, 16 4/1, R Walsh
(3666 days)
Last Run
Aintree Sat, 9th Apr, 16
p.u., 25/1, P Townend
(3617 days)
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Runs
Wins
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
4
4
0
100%
€95,270
5.59
Chase IRE
12
4
2
33%
€252,350
0.20
NHF IRE
1
0
1
0%
€680
-1.00
Hurdle GB
2
0
1
0%
£22,174
-2.00
Chase GB
5
1
0
20%
£119,485
1.00
NHF GB
1
1
0
100%
£1,401
0.67
PtoP
1
1
0
Under Rules Total
25
10
4
40%
4.46
Form Figures
1-3111-121-1FF1-6611324-4050-P1P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - 1-3111-121-1FF1-6611324-4050-P1P/
Date Course Conditions
Race Result
Jockey
Class
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MorningSP
Change of Trainer J H Johnson to W P Mullins
Change of Trainer D J Barry to J H Johnson
Mar 2011
Nh Festivals Sale Newbury (Goffs UK)
Boston Stables
Purchaser: Bobby O'ryan
£150,000
Lots Sold: 14
Prices
Avg: £64,286
Median: £40,500
Maximum: £155,000
Change of Trainer D J Barry
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The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.
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Race
Jockey Weight
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Class
Date
Sale
Consignor
Purchaser
Price
Mar 2011
Nh Festivals Sale Newbury (Goffs UK)
Boston Stables
Purchaser: Bobby O'ryan
£150,000
Lots Sold: 14
Prices
Avg: £64,286
Median: £40,500
Maximum: £155,000
Reports in which Boston Bob (IRE) was mentioned
Review fairyhouse 20th Feb
Boston Bob (4-1) burst back into life to claim top honours in the At The Races Bobbyjo Chase at FairyhouseSat 20th Feb
2 for Mullins and Walsh at Fairyhouse
Following his domination of the finish of the preceding Bobbyjo Chase, Willie Mullins doubled his score in the At The Races European Breeders Fund Beginners Chase as Ruby Walsh also brought up a Fairyhouse brace with Vedettariat. Sat 20th Feb
Beach fall lets Mullins in in Bobbyjo
The fact that favourite Mala Beach traded at odds of 1/4 in the run on the betting exchanges, before his departure two out in the Grade 2 At The Races Bobbyjo Chase, tells its own story. It was then left to Willie Mullins runners to fill the first three places in the Fairyhouse highlight, with Boston Bob coming out on top under Ruby Walsh. Sat 20th Feb
Thyestes preview
Mouse Morris believes both Rule The World and Folsom Blue are capable of making their presence felt in a fiercely-competitive renewal of the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park on Thursday. Thu 21st Jan
Mullins Enters Eight In Gold Cup
Irish trainers are responsible for well over half of the 32 entries in the Grade One Timico Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Britain's richest non-handicap chase worth a record £575,000 and the highlight on the fourth and final day of The Festival, Friday, March 18. Wed 13th Jan
Mullins happy with jumping Djak
Willie Mullins has dismissed any fears about Djakadam's jumping ahead of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday. Thu 12th Mar
Big field set for Gold Cup
All 18 horses have stood their ground following the final declaration stage for Friday's Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Wed 11th Mar
18 still in Gold Cup mix
There were no notable defections at the latest confirmation stage for the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup, with Silviniaco Conti topping the 18 horses still in contention for the Festival feature. Sat 07th MarMullins feels Djak live Gold Cup hope
Willie Mullins is confident Djakadam has what it takes to make his presence felt in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup next month. Wed 18th Feb
Mullins Hennessy pair "a little disappointing"
Willie Mullins has admitted both his unplaced horses in the Henessy Gold Cup were "a little disappointing". Sun 08th Feb
Star names in bumper National entry
Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Lord Windermere and last year's Aintree winner Pineau De Re star among 98 entries for the Crabbie's Grand National on April 11. Wed 04th Feb
On His Own Cheltenham-bound
Willie Mullins feels On His Own deserves another crack at the Cheltenham Gold Cup after his sterling display in the Lexus Chase. Mon 29th Dec
Review punchestown 7th Dec
Don Cossack made it three wins from three starts this season as he took a dramatic renewal of the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown ChaseSun 07th Dec
Don the Durkan hero under O'Connell
Don Cossack made it three from three this season as he ran out a game winner of the feature at Punchestown this afternoon, the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase. Sun 07th Dec
Road To Riches wins JN Wine Chase
Forty year old Paul Carberry rolled back the years with a second career win in the featured JNwine.com Champion Steeplechase at Down Royal today, steering Road To Riches to Grade 1 glory for his long time employer Noel Meade. Sat 01st Nov
Review punchestown 30th Apr
Ruby Walsh chose right as 5-2 favourite Boston Bob lifted the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold CupWed 30th Apr
Turf Club suspensions/vet reports
Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own was reported lame following a poor showing in today's Punchestown Gold Cup while jockey Jamie Codd received a two day suspension for his use of the whip on Shanehill in the Champion Bumper. Wed 30th AprBob bags Punchestown Gold Cup
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins and stable jockey Ruby Walsh combined to win the Bibby Financial Services Punchestown Gold Cup at Punchestown today with Boston Bob, combining together for their first win as a partnership in the race. Wed 30th Apr
Review punchestown 31st Dec
Boston Bob advertised his World Hurdle claims with an impressive success in the Follow Punchestown On Facebook HurdleTue 31st Dec
Adriana makes a lovely start in Ireland
There weren't too many worries for those that backed Adriana Des Mottes from 11/10 to 8/11 for the Festival Hospitality 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle and she pretty effortlessly completed a double for Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh after Boston Bob in the preceding race at Punchestown. Tue 31st Dec
Bob slick on his return to flights
With a bit of luck we'll be seeing the close relations Briar Hill and Boston Bob contesting staying hurdles at Cheltenham come March and the latter made a lovely return to the smaller obstacles in the Follow Punchestown On Facebook Hurdle. Tue 31st Dec
Punchestown Day 2 preview
The Grade 1 Bet Online With TheTote.com Punchestown Gold Cup is the highlight of Punchestown's day two action. See what our team makes of that three mile one furlong event and indeed the other six races on the programme. Tue 23rd Apr
Review punchestown 23rd Apr
Brilliant two-miler Sprinter Sacre recorded a commanding victory in the Boylesports.com Champion Chase in front of an appreciative crowd at PunchestownTue 23rd Apr
Benbulben spectacular in the Growise
Mount Benbulben gave Danny Mullins a special 21st birthday present when landing the Grade 1 Growise Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown. Tue 23rd Apr
Review leopardstown 9th Feb
Sir Des Champs showed himself to be a leading contender for the Cheltenham blue riband as he got the better of Flemenstar in the Hennessy Gold Cup at LeopardstownSat 09th Feb
Fourth win for the Mullins monopoly!
Not content with the Hennessy Gold Cup and two other Grade 1 winners on the day, Champion Trainer Willie Mullins also plundered a 'lowly' equal opportunities handicap on the day at Leopardstown, claiming his four-timer with Tennis Cap in the paddypower.com iPhone Fast Bet Handicap Hurdle. Sat 09th Feb
Boston Bob wins thrilling PJ Moriarty Chase
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins and jockey Paul Townend completed a Grade 1 double at Leopardstown today when Boston Bob landed a thrilling renewal of the top level Dr. P.J. Moriarty Novice Chase. Sat 09th Feb
Review navan 16th Dec
Pont Alexandre burst on to the scene with a superb performance on his Irish debut to land the Grade One feature event at NavanSun 16th Dec
Fabulous four-timer for Walsh
Ruby Walsh recorded a fabulous four-timer at Navan this afternoon when Matsukaze took the two-mile handicap hurdle in some style. Sun 16th Dec
Alexandre looks star in making
Pont Alexandre made a stunning Irish debut when destroying his field in the Grade 1 Navan Novice Hurdle this afternoon. Sun 16th Dec
Boston all out on chase debut
Boston Bob was made to work hard on his debut over fences in the opening beginners chase at Navan. Sun 16th Dec
Review leopardstown 29th Jan
Hurricane Fly blew away his rivals as he returned to action with a superb performance in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle at LeopardstownSun 29th Jan
Bob wins for Willie and Wylie
Champion Trainer Willie Mullins’ domination of the Irish jumps scene continued at Leopardstown today when his Boston Bob completed a big race double (following Hurricane Fly’s success) in the Grade 2 Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle. Sun 29th Jan
Mullins pair dominate Grade 2 Novice
Willie Mullins believes race conditions could favour Make Your Mark when he tackles stable companion Boston Bob in the Grade 2 Synergy Security Solutions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown this afternoon. Sun 29th Jan
Review navan 18th Dec
Boston Bob took the step up to Grade One level in his stride with a superb performance to land the Navan Novice Hurdle on another big day for Willie Mullins and Ruby WalshSun 18th Dec
Review navan 13th Nov
Colm Murphy's star Big Zeb returned to competitive action with a hard-fought third successive victory in a thrilling Fortria Chase at NavanSun 13th Nov
Boston Bob looks a smart one
Boston Bob, the first Graham & Andrea Wylie owned horse to be trained in Ireland, took the opening 2m 4f INH Stallion Owners EBF Maiden Hurdle at Navan this afternoon in convincing style. Sun 13th Nov
The Kielys strike in the bumper
The concluding Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race was billed as a match between Willie Mullins' Alfred James and Edward O'Grady's Do Brazil but as it turned out neither could even make the frame as Reizovic short-headed Hi Big Man with Boston Bob a close up third. Wed 16th Feb
After race at Fairyhouse Sat, 20th Feb, 2016 (1st) 
It was a bit fortuitous with Mala Beach falling but you need luck any day of the week. I'm delighted to get a number back in front of Boston Bob's name and on ground he wouldn't particularly like,. It was a good run by On His Own and I loved the way he battled back. At his stage in life he doesn't kill himself, and I'd say Patrick is looking forward to riding him in the National and maybe in the Gold Cup as well. Boston Bob and On His Own are both in the Gold Cup and the National. I'll have to talk to Graham (Wylie) but they could run in both races. Turban was good over that trip and is qualified now for the National. He ran in the Topham last year, and is also on course for the National.
W P Mullins
It was a bit fortuitous with Mala Beach falling but you need luck any day of the week. I'm delighted to get a number back in front of Boston Bob's name and on ground he wouldn't particularly like,. It was a good run by On His Own and I loved the way he battled back. At his stage in life he doesn't kill himself, and I'd say Patrick is looking forward to riding him in the National and maybe in the Gold Cup as well. Boston Bob and On His Own are both in the Gold Cup and the National. I'll have to talk to Graham (Wylie) but they could run in both races. Turban was good over that trip and is qualified now for the National. He ran in the Topham last year, and is also on course for the National.
W P Mullins
Tue, 4th Mar, 2014
We missed a bit with him but he schooled over fences at Leopardstown and David Casey was happy with him. We'll give him another piece of work before we decide if he goes for the Gold Cup, World Hurdle or to Cheltenham at all.
W P Mullins
We missed a bit with him but he schooled over fences at Leopardstown and David Casey was happy with him. We'll give him another piece of work before we decide if he goes for the Gold Cup, World Hurdle or to Cheltenham at all.
W P Mullins
After race at Punchestown Tue, 31st Dec, 2013 (1st)
That was a nice performance. He hasn't been doing that at home on the gallops and I didn't expect anything like that. Mourad ran poor and coming here I wouldn't have been surprised if this lad had done the same. The owner (Graham Wylie) is keen to go for the World Hurdle. Whether that's a World Hurdle performance or not I don't know but we may go along that route.
W P Mullins
That was a nice performance. He hasn't been doing that at home on the gallops and I didn't expect anything like that. Mourad ran poor and coming here I wouldn't have been surprised if this lad had done the same. The owner (Graham Wylie) is keen to go for the World Hurdle. Whether that's a World Hurdle performance or not I don't know but we may go along that route.
W P Mullins
After race at Leopardstown Sun, 29th Jan, 2012 (1st)
there was a day we galloped a few at Thurles some time ago - horses we thought were top horses. One of the young lads in the yard was riding Boston Bob and he came through the other horses going easily and we thought that day we had a racehorse. I thought he had the size and scope to carry today's penalty but three out I wasn't so sure! Ruby said he hated the ground and his pedigree says he should go on better ground. He looks a big strong chaser and we look forward to him going chasing next season. He could have gone chasing this season but we just decided to go ‘through the motions' over hurdles for now and it has taught him to race.
W P Mullins
there was a day we galloped a few at Thurles some time ago - horses we thought were top horses. One of the young lads in the yard was riding Boston Bob and he came through the other horses going easily and we thought that day we had a racehorse. I thought he had the size and scope to carry today's penalty but three out I wasn't so sure! Ruby said he hated the ground and his pedigree says he should go on better ground. He looks a big strong chaser and we look forward to him going chasing next season. He could have gone chasing this season but we just decided to go ‘through the motions' over hurdles for now and it has taught him to race.
W P Mullins
After race at Navan Sun, 13th Nov, 2011 (1st)
He looks a very nice recruit. The way he jumped he'll make a nice chaser but I think he will have a good Novice Hurdling career and I won't be afraid to go anywhere with him.
W P Mullins
He looks a very nice recruit. The way he jumped he'll make a nice chaser but I think he will have a good Novice Hurdling career and I won't be afraid to go anywhere with him.
W P Mullins
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