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Wood produces smart front-running performance
Star Wood made every post a winning one to claim the Blue Ridge Rosebank Hurdle at Downpatrick.
Davy Russell, who travelled north for the one ride, bounced the Montjeu mare out in front. Auenschutze threw down a strong challenge two out but had no more to offer in the closing stages, going down by four lengths to the 11/10 favourite .
"She'll probably go back on the Flat for a handicap. Today looked a good opportunity for her," said winning trainer Mick Fitzgerald.
"She ran very well at Galway last time and I just felt if she had been ridden to instruction she'd have finished a lot closer.
"I was hoping today might be easier for her and give her a bit of confidence."
The winner was owned by the PGC Syndicate which comprises Goresbridge brothers Pat, Gerry and Charlie Purcell.