Sutton stuns home hopes as British rider takes solo victory on Day 2 of Rás

The 20-year old from St Albans, riding for Spanish amateur outfit Brocar Ale, jumped clear of a powerful four-man move late in the 154-kilometre stage

Sealed with a kiss: Louis David Sutton of the Brocar Ale celebrates with his teammate Chacon Quesada Javier after winning stage 2. Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan

Ras Tailteann threw up a major surprise on Thursday when unknown British rider Louis Sutton scalped a number of more established men to claim a memorable solo victory into Castleisland.

The 20-year old from St Albans outside London, riding for Spanish amateur outfit Brocar Ale, jumped clear of a powerful four-man move late in the 154-kilometre stage from Horse and Jockey and pressed on alone all the way to the line.