Too many options can provide a problem for jockeys

The recent tradition of the Galway Plate catapulting relatively unheralded young jockeys to public prominence continued yesterday as 20-year-old Donagh Meyler steered the Gigginstown House Stud-owned Lord Scoundrel to victory in the Ballybrit showpiece.

Two years ago Shane Shortall did the business on Road To Riches. Twelve months ago it was the turn of Jonathan Burke on Shanahan’s Turn.

Burke, admittedly, already had two Grade One wins to his name but winning the Galway Plate lifted his public profile to another level. Perhaps a couple of levels.