War too strong for rivals in novice

Turf War proved a decisive winner of the New Ross Novice Hurdle at Wexford.

Adrian Heskin sent his mount on approaching the second last and he went clear before the final flight for an eight-length victory over Coffee Tea Or Me

The Michael Hourigan-trained gelding ran poorly last time and Heskin explained: "The ground was too soft for him at Listowel."