Mooresbridge magic from impressive White Birch

Last year's Derby third will be pitched back into Group 1 company on his next start

SMART EFFORT: White Birch powers to victory at the Curragh in the hands of Colin Keane. Picture: Healy Racing

The John Murphy-trained White Birch ran out an impressive winner of the Group 2 Coolmore Stud Sottsass Mooresbridge Stakes, Monday’s feature at the Curragh.

Ridden by Colin Keane, the grey edged past front-runner Greenland with more than two furlongs to race before powering clear to slam Lord Massusus by almost four lengths.