Sionnach Eile takes feature Guinness Handicap at Galway Races

Sionnach Eile turned the featured mile and a half Guinness Handicap into a procession under a positive ride from Gary Carroll at Galway on Friday evening.

A 12lb hike for a previous success at Ballinrobe was no detriment to the lightly-raced Joseph Murphy-trained five-year-old, who was sent off a 9-1 chance.

Up with the early pace before being reigned back, Carroll made his move with three furlongs to run, before scooting clear off the final bend to beat Dame Rapide by six-and-a-half lengths.

Baby Zeus made late gains in third, with Laelaps taking minor honours in fourth.

The feature @Guinnessireland Handicap goes to Sionnach Eile, with the five-year-old running clear in style in the hands of @garyfcarroll for trainer Joe Murphy