Rockholm's the boy at Galway

Rockholm Boy proved a surprise 20-1 winner of the Galway Plate today in the county colours of local owner breeder Gerry McMahon and his two joint owners who formed the MGH Syndicate.

Patiently ridden by 24-year-old Keith Hadnett, this former course winner produced a strong finishing run to overhaul the well-backed Wotsitooya who flattered in front over the last two fences but was unable to maintain his momentum on the stiff climb to the finish.