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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mullins doubles up Eight And Bob

Sat 26th Jan 2019, 16:36

Eight And Bob (far side) winning at WexfordEight And Bob (far side) winning at Wexford
© Photo Healy Racing

Eight And Bob gained reward for a series of consistent efforts when taking the three-mile Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle at Fairyhouse.

The six-year-old gelding is owned by the Act D Wagg Syndicate, who enjoyed such great success with Clondaw Warrior, and had finished in the first two on his previous five starts including a win at Wexford.

Liam Gilligan gave the 5/1 chance a fine ride, producing him to challenge at the second last and staying on well on the run-in to deny the persistent Cher Why Not by a length.

The 11/4 favourite Global Racing was a further two and a quarter lengths back in third, with Fourina completing the places in fourth.

Willie Mullins was completing a first and last race double having earlier landed the beginners chase with the Paul Townend-ridden Real Steel

Mullins said, "“I'm delighted to give Liam Gilligan a winner. He rides out for me at home and he gave it a great ride. We'll probably stick at that having gone out in trip with him now. That's probably more like it, two-six or three miles.

"The rain today is welcome. I don't know how much more is forecast but it's getting more like winter weather here."

(GC & AM)

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.