KEMBOY (145) lowered the colours of several Grand National hopefuls at Fairyhouse as he rolled back the years to register a first win since successful in the 2020 Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.

Willie Mullins’ veteran chaser made all the running in the Grade 3 Bobbyjo Chase in the hands of Paul Townend, who dictated the perfect start-stop-start gallop which ensured his mount held just enough in reserve to fend off the late challenge of Aintree-bound Vanillier.