English raider Bolo Neighs powered clear in the closing stages to land a big pot for connections in the Goffs 500 at the Curragh this afternoon.

The Ralph Beckett-trained gelding went to post a 5/1 shot in the six-furlong contest, worth a quarter of a million euro to the winner.

Chris Hayes soon bagged the rail on his mount and asked him to kick on over a furlong from home.

The son of Coulsty soon opened up and left his rivals for dead, posting a comprehensive seven-length success over the other British runner in the field Mollie Foster

Hayes said:- “It was nice. It's my first ride for Mr Beckett.

“I spoke to Rossa Ryan on Thursday and he was very sweet on the horse.

“I spoke to Ralph this morning, he didn't really give me any instructions and said he was very straightforward and uncomplicated and to ride it as I see fit.

“I got a bump after going 50 yards, off the horse to my right, and it lit me up for a few strides so I said I'd bring him away from him and get him switched off.

“Once he got to the rail he pricked his ears and I only had to give him one flick and barely push him out. I liked him, he quickened up well and we got a few quid so I'm delighted for the owners.”