Game Of War jumps the last under Davy Russell© Photo Healy Racing
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.
