A pair of Kings! Dan King steers 20-1 Willie Mullins' outsider King Alexander to Galway Plate glory
Jockey Dan King secured a notable victory at the Galway Plate riding the outsider King Alexander, trained by Willie Mullins. The win marks a significant career milestone for the young jockey.
Why it matters
The event is a major highlight in the Irish horse racing calendar, showcasing emerging talent in the sport.
This was his 13th winner of July, leaving him trailing only Darragh O'Keeffe at the top of the jockeys' championship on 16 wins, and the confidence deposited by each of the previous 15 enabled him to write a cheque here that was laced with authority.
"It's great. I'm lost for words to be honest," he said in some disbelief after what was his first win for Mullins. "I can't believe it. I've been very lucky all my life, I've had good people supporting me, so I'm just delighted to get the opportunity."
Conyers Hill flashed home to be second, half a length behind King Alexander, with Gorgeous Tom taking third, but few really got into the race from behind, although Downmexicoway deserves a mention for nabbing fifth after jumping poorly.
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