BALKI Des Flos claimed a comprehensive victory in Grade A TheTote.com Galway Plate.

Making his first appearance since finishing third in a novice handicap chase at the Punchestown Festival, the Gigginstown House Stud-owned six-year-old was a 6/1 chance to provide trainer Henry de Bromhead with his second Plate success following the victory of Shanahan's Turn two years ago.