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Russell at double on board Game Of War

Game Of War jumps the last under Davy RussellGame Of War jumps the last under Davy Russell
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Game Of War made every yard to give Davy Russell a double in the rated hurdle at Downpatrick.

Henry de Bromhead's six-year-old gelding had too much in the tank at the end of the extended two and a quarter mile trip for Synopsis

There was a gap of three and a half lengths between the 2/1 favourite and the 9/4 shot in second. The winner was backed in from 5/2.

Davy Russell, in the Gigginstown colours, said: "He stuck at it well and did it well. He didn't mind the ground at all. Henry will find a nice opportunity for him." Hey Little Boy was a morning-price mover from 9/1 to 9/2 before going off 5/1, however, he came under pressure in second after the third last and weakened to finish last of the five runners.

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.