HORSEY McHorseface, one of NSW’s best named horses, has broken through for his first race win at Cessnock today.

Until yesterday, the three-year-old had mainly turned heads because of his unusual name, which is a clever take on the famous ‘Boaty McBoatface’ tale in the UK.

When the UK Government set up a website asking for suggestions for a name for their $350m polar research vessel, a groundswell of support meant Boaty McBoatface was the clear winner of the public vote.

He's done it! The people's horse Horsey McHorseface breaks through for his maiden win at #Cessnock. Congrats to connections & @BBakerRacing! pic.twitter.com/hMVZ3Is5U4 — Sky Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 5, 2017

Not surprisingly the powers-that-be chose another “more suitable’’ option to christen the ship — the RRS Sir David Attenborough — in honour of the legendary BBC wildlife presenter.

Bred in New Zealand, like his trainer Bjorn Baker, Horsey McHorseface claimed his maiden win at start no.4 today.

Horsey McHorseface has already been the subject of interest from overseas new outlets including CNN and it’s 24 million Twitter followers.