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By Phillip O'Brien

Damon Budler celebrated his first Rising Star Series win for the season after winning heat 13 at Albury on Tuesday.

Damon took winning honours with Equally Wild ($8) for trainer John Rooney.

Damon Budler - won today's Albury Rising Star Series heat before coming to grief after the finishing post. Image by Bradley Photographers

However, celebrations were cut short for Damon, who was dislodged from his horse past the post and he has been taken to hospital for observation, suffering from pain to his leg.

Qin Yong secured three more points following his third placing today on Kurossima ($5.50) to extend his Rising Star lead to 43 points.

Yvette Lewis maintains second position with 21 points ahead of Billy Owen (18 points).

Heat 14 will be run at Gosford on Wednesday, 26th February 2020.

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Racing NSW Rising Star Apprentice Series