Christopher Wood cuts down his rivals on hurdling debut

Christopher Wood: showed he was well-suited to the jumps game when winning at FontwellCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Christopher Wood made an impressive start to his jumping career when spreadeagling his rivals in the 2m1½f juvenile hurdle.

Purchased by agent Alex Elliott for 80,000gns last October, the four-year-old looks a worthy buy.

The ex-Michael Bell trainee had only ever won over a mile on the Flat, but you would not have known it judging by the way he reeled in pacesetter Flaminger to win by seven lengths.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 14 February 2019inReports

Last updated 20:53, 14 February 2019

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