Pat Flynn´s King Royal is Galway-bound following his neck win in the Michael Higgins & Co Handicap at Naas.
Previously successful on fast ground at Navan, the son of Val Royal battled well to eventually hold the challenge of Nortburn
Flynn was absent by winning rider Danny Grant mentioned "King Royal handled the ground quite well."
Flynn?s assistant Martin Maguire added "he is a progressive horse who could improve again and he definately goes to Galway." to Galway."