Prospectorous proves pace under Murtagh

Prospectorous proved strong in front as he claimed the Trappers Inn Handicap at Galway for Philip Dempsey.

Johnny Murtagh always had plenty up his sleeve in the straight as his mount posted a cosy two-length success over Boynagh Joy

"That's great. He's the fourth champion jockey to win on him now!" said Dempsey, who was dropping the winner back in trip today.

"He has loads of pace and shows it at home. He's a right sort of horse. We'll leave him on the Flat as long as the ground is good and hopefully there is a nice prize in him.

"He has a nice mark over hurdles and fences as well."