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- Better Back Bob (IRE)
Better Back Bob (IRE) ch g 2006
Track Horse
Track Horse
Better Back Bob (IRE) ch g 2006
Last Win
Downpatrick Thu, 13th Jul, 17 14/1, R C Colgan
(2719 days)
Last Run
Downpatrick Sun, 24th Mar, 19
p.u., 20/1, J J Slevin
(2100 days)
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Win %
Earnings
Level Stk
Hurdle IRE
25
2
9
8%
€28,690
-4.00
Chase IRE
3
1
1
33%
€8,075
31.00
NHF IRE
2
0
0
0%
0
-2.00
PtoP
9
2
3
Under Rules Total
30
3
10
10%
25.00
Form Figures
F-F467632-3114-3075-02922221/3800155-012303-0-P/
Form Timeline
Form Figures - F-F467632-3114-3075-02922221/3800155-012303-0-P/
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Change of Trainer Neil McKnight
Handler Neil McKnight
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ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run srMentioned in Stewards Report in Results bbvBroke Blood Vessel
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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Reports in which Better Back Bob (IRE) was mentioned
William Du Berlais one for Walsh
William Du Berlais enjoyed his spin around Downpatrick as he secured a clear-cut success in the extended two mile three handicap chase. Mon 28th Aug
Bowe and Slevin at double with Tranquil Magic
Colin Bowe and JJ Slevin brought up their Downpatrick doubles with 11/4 favourite Tranquil Magic in the extended two mile five handicap hurdle. Sun 13th Aug
Bob at a big price again at Downpatrick
A chase winner at Downpatrick last October at odds of 33/1, Better Back Bob today gained another win at the undulating venue, this time scoring at a price of 14/1 in the Saint Patricks Country Handicap Hurdle. Thu 13th Jul
Bob puts Rob back at the number one
Better Back Bob (33/1) principally had fellow outsider Mullinavat (33/1) to deal with over the closing couple of fences in the Port Beginners Chase at Downpatrick, and he eventually got the job done under Robbie Colgan for local trainer Neil McKnight. Fri 14th Oct
Review down royal 31st Oct
Little King Robin continued her remarkable run of success with a seventh victory of the campaign in the feature WKD Hurdle at Down RoyalFri 31st Oct
Better from Bob in Down Royal opener
After finishing second on his last four starts Better Back Bob finally got off the mark over flights as he took the opening Eventsec Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal this afternoon. Fri 31st Oct
Something springs a surprise for Howard
Somethingprecious sprang a 14/1 surprise in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle as she ran out a comfortable winner for trainer/jockey Danny Howard. Fri 17th Oct
Review downpatrick 26th Sep
Gordon Elliott took the training honours at Downpatrick with a treble thanks to the efforts of Knight's Parade, High Net Worth and Definite RubyFri 26th Sep
Doyles team up well with High Counsel
Jockey Jack Doyle drove High Counsel up the hill in Downpatrick to collar Better Back Bob on the line and win by a head at 16/1 in the two mile seven maiden hurdle. Fri 26th Sep
Russell fined €200 for Downpatrick no show
Dual Champion Jockey Davy Russell has been fined by the Downpatrick Stewards for failing to provide a satisfactory explanation for his failure to present himself for his ride on Coldstonesober at the track today. Mon 25th Aug
Long trip pays off for Buster Dan Dan
Trainer/jockey Mikey O'Connor made the long trip from county Cork to Downpatrick today a profitable one when his Buster Dan Dan justified 7/4 favouritism to win the Fran And Maree Murrin Memorial Cup Maiden Hurdle. Mon 25th Aug
Downpatrick preview
Fresh from booting home a double at Killarney on Friday evening, Johnny Burke heads to Downpatrick for three rides that include recent winner Lucky Pigeon. Mon 25th Aug
Big Kern keeps his local supporters happy
Local trainer Brian Hamilton stepped Big Kern up in trip in the two mile seven maiden hurdle and he scored a facile success. Sun 10th Aug
Tough Lady Olwyn has Galway in her sights
After tricky results early on, it became easier for punters as the card progressed at Sligo. No doubt plenty of racegoers this evening will have been present at Roscommon on Monday too and they'll have had little hesitation rowing in behind Lady Olwyn, victorious in the Kilcawley Construction Sligo Handicap Hurdle. Wed 21st May
Some Officer sees it out well in the last
The concluding two and a half mile maiden hurdle on Sligo’s card became a three horse race as Some Officer (11/8f), Our Maimie and Better Back Bob pulled clear, and it was the favourite who obliged. Tue 20th Aug
After race at Downpatrick Thu, 13th Jul, 2017 (1st) 
He did it well. The last day we ran him here we probably went the wrong trip and he probably needed the run back. He liked the trip today. That last day was the only time he was out of the money around here, the whole thing didn't suit him. He's not a good traveller so he can't travel too far and he'll come back here. . Robbie (Colgan) gave him a great ride. He meets us once or twice a week to ride work. He's a gentleman to work with. He's very under-rated. . The owner Philip Boyd is my cousin and only lives over the road from me. Robbie rode him (work) and thought he was coming back to himself. It wasn't that hot a contest. The last time it was a hot handicap. It was a lot different league there today.
Neil McKnight
He did it well. The last day we ran him here we probably went the wrong trip and he probably needed the run back. He liked the trip today. That last day was the only time he was out of the money around here, the whole thing didn't suit him. He's not a good traveller so he can't travel too far and he'll come back here. . Robbie (Colgan) gave him a great ride. He meets us once or twice a week to ride work. He's a gentleman to work with. He's very under-rated. . The owner Philip Boyd is my cousin and only lives over the road from me. Robbie rode him (work) and thought he was coming back to himself. It wasn't that hot a contest. The last time it was a hot handicap. It was a lot different league there today.
Neil McKnight
After race at Down Royal Fri, 31st Oct, 2014 (1st)
That was well-deserved. It was unfortunate Robbie (Colgan) wasn't on him. Graham gave him a great ride and he took the weight off. He missed a few, he's better jumping a fence than a hurdle. He jumps fences for fun. I might give him a wee break now to the Spring time as he's been busy and he takes a lot out of himself. He'll go over fences next.
Neil McKnight
That was well-deserved. It was unfortunate Robbie (Colgan) wasn't on him. Graham gave him a great ride and he took the weight off. He missed a few, he's better jumping a fence than a hurdle. He jumps fences for fun. I might give him a wee break now to the Spring time as he's been busy and he takes a lot out of himself. He'll go over fences next.
Neil McKnight
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