Race proves the key to hurdle succcess

Rookie rider Paul Townend was the toast of Ballybrit as Indian Pace gave him the biggest victory of his fledgling career in the Guinness Galway Hurdle.

The 5lb claimer only rode his first winner over hurdles at Bellewstown earlier this month, but had the confidence to get the better of seasoned professionals in the feature race on the fourth day of the week-long festival.