Eight And Bob leaves Act D Wags smiling once again

Clondaw Warrior: fond memories of the horse who brought the Act D Wag Syndicate around the globe as Eight And Bob wins for the owners at Wexford

The Act D Wagg syndicate tasted success with Clondaw Warrior at Royal Ascot, and it looks like they might have another good one in Eight And BobCredit: Edward Whitaker

The Act D Wag Syndicate, which comprises Gillian Walsh, wife of Ruby, Aine Casey, wife of former-jockey-turned Willie Mullins' assistant David, Tamso Doyle and Aisling Lawlor, enjoyed many big days with Clondaw Warrior, and while Eight And Bob has some way to go before filling those shoes, success for the Mullins-trained horse kept the syndicate smiling.

A handicap hurdle at Wexford may be a world away from the dizzy heights the syndicate reached with Clondaw Warrior, but a return to the winner's enclosure with Eight And Bob, ridden by Paul Townend, brought plenty of cheer.

David Casey said: "That'll keep the women happy. Happy wife, happy life!

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Brian SheerinReporter

Published on 28 October 2018inReports

Last updated 18:17, 28 October 2018

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