Hurdle double aboard Putapoundinthejar
Jockey Daniel King has achieved a rare feat by winning both the Galway Hurdle and the Galway Plate in the same week. Trainer Tony Martin praised the 21-year-old's talent, comparing him to legendary jockey Ruby Walsh.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone in Irish horse racing, highlighting a potential new star in the sport.
Daniel King confirmed the impression he is a star in the making when becoming the first jockey in 42 years to add the Guinness Galway Hurdle to his Galway Plate success as Putapoundinthejar gave Tony Martin another win in the feature.
The late Joe Byrne was the last jockey to pick up the two Galway Festival highlights in the same week, landing the double on Master Player and Tara Lee in 1984.
Just 24 hours after a strong ride to get King Alexander home for trainer Willie Mullins, King enjoyed an armchair ride on 10-1 shot Putapoundinthejar to land the second €270,000 race of the week.
Martin, landing his fifth Galway Hurdle, has compared King to a "young Ruby Walsh" and there seems little doubt the 21-year-old from Kilbrin in County Cork is destined for the top.
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