Congratulations to the connections of Layfayette, the impressive winner of the Listed Plusvital Devoy Stakes at Naas on seasonal debut for trainer Noel Meade.

The five-year-old won the Irish Lincolnshire on debut last season and struck again on his first run of the campaign. Ridden by Oisín Orr, Layfayette raced towards the rear of the field for much of the race, making a challenge when pulled out wide with two furlongs remaining and running on to defeat favourite Licence by half a length.

Plusvital were also delighted to make a presentation to the winning breeder Matthew Duffy, the award was collected on his behalf by cousin Meta Osborne.