KIRSTY Dobie had a very successful 2019 eventing campaign on Poynstown Cubby and more or less mirrored that achievement this season with her 12-year-old Mermus R gelding.

Again having just the four starts, the Carlow-based combination started off with a second-place finish in the EI100 Amateur at Frankfort Stud (1). They then upgraded and finished third and second at Blackstairs and Frankfort Stud (2) respectively before signing off with a comfortable win in the EI110 Amateur at Annaharvey.