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Patrick McGettigan and Paul Sweeney
Patrick McGettigan had another superb week in the saddle, recording four wins in what was a busy week for the Ballyare jockey.
McGettigan took a 4/1 winner on Steps in the Sand at Ballinrobe and followed it up with an 8/1 triumph on Roderick at Naas for Donegal trainer Paul Sweeney.
His most impressive win came on 20/1 Rosie Frith at Cork, and he rounded off the week with a 17/2 win on Flier at Gowran Park on Saturday.
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McGettigan is in action at the Galway Races Festival this week and has five rides remaining at the Ballybrit track.
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