Bob Lingoa Plate smasher for Mullins

Tom Mullins followed in the footsteps of his father, Paddy, and his brothers, Willie and Tony, when enjoying a first success in the Galway Plate with Bob Lingo at Galway yesterday.

Indoing so the ten-year-old gave owner, J P McManus, his fifth win in the traditional major prize of the seven-day extravaganza.

“I’ve had a good season and it’s thanks to J P, who is very good to me”, said a delighted Mullins. “It’s out of this world and hasn’t sunk in yet. He had a good run on the flat at Killarney and my son, David has been riding him at home.”