Hewick holds off Darasso – and loose horse – to capture Galway Plate

Bargain buy Hewick survived the unwanted attentions of a loose horse and the late thrust of Darasso to triumph in the Galway Plate for trainer Shark Hanlon and jockey Jordan Gainford.

Exelerator Express and Sam Twiston-Davies parted company in the early stages of the race, but the British raider ensured a dramatic finish as he carried Hewick to the far rail in the closing stages.

However, 16-1 shot Hewick, who was bought for just £850, had enough up his sleeve to hold off the late rally of the Joseph O'Brien-trained Darasso.

Hewick, bought for £850 and trainer by John "Shark" Hanlon wins the Galway Plate, just holding off Darasso to land the feature at Ballybrit. #RTEracing pic.twitter.com/nc35Ok9YTd