Topweight looks likely to stamp his class on Dundalk handicap

Dundalk: a serious medical incident forced the track to abandon after just two racesCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Filly Mullins
2.30 Downpatrick
1pt win

Eight And Bob is the unknown quantity in the Molson Coors Handicap Hurdle (2.30) at Downpatrick, but when you finish 12th of 18 in a terrible contest at Clonmel in your first handicap hurdle for Willie Mullins it is hard to get even remotely excited about his chances.

Ironically, it could be a filly formerly trained by Mullins and named with him in mind who could spoil Eight And Bob's party.

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Published on 27 September 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:54, 27 September 2018

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