Umera Wood cuts rivals down to size

UMERA WOOD, without a win since last April, bounced back to his best when taking heat 2 in the opening round of the Tyrur Ted Stakes at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

The winner led early on but was headed in the back straight by Southwind Harry. The latter held sway around the third and fourth bends, but Umera Wood rallied in the home straight and nailed his rival on the line for a short head success in a fastest of the night 28.83.

The winner was bought for his current owners, the Peddlars Rock Syndicate from Castlelyons, by trainer Mick Hoy at the June sales at the track after he won a three dog trial in 29.10.