DERRY's Daniel Coyle became the first Irish rider to win the five-star Grand Prix of Rotterdam since 1964, after a brilliant performance saw him claim victory aboard Oak Grove’s Carlyle.

Fourteen of the 45 starters made it into the jump-off and six of those had gone clear in the second round when Coyle entered the arena as last to go. Coyle is always among the favourites when it comes to beating the clock, and he was at his brilliant best as he crossed the line clear in 36.69 to take victory. Kevin Jochems (NED) with Cornetboy took second place in 37.20, while Frenchman Julien Epaillard took third place with Caracole de la Roque (37.49).