TEAM Randox, captained by Paul Townend, emerged as the winners of this year’s HRI Thoroughbred Classic Cup at the annual Treo Eile Christmas Show, narrowly beating Gavin Cromwell’s team led by Mark Walsh in a nail biting jump-off decider.

While there was lots of final round drama, three teams posted zero-fault jump off scores but not for catching were the pair of Townend and pony rider Emily Flavin-Redmond.

The 10 teams were captained by a jockey including Irish champion jockeys Paul Townend and Colin Keane. Robbie Power, Kevin Manning, Jody Townend and Jack Kennedy also joined in on the night.

While the human stars of the show were obvious, the equine stars on show included Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo and multiple Grade 1-winning hurdler Supasundae.

Amongst other accomplished track stars were Briar Hill, Chris’s Dream and Arvika Ligeonnaire.

Stars of the eventing world included Esib Power’s Burghley and Badminton star Soladoun and event rider Lucca Stubington’s Quingenti.

The Show is now a big annual event and supporting the evening were some major industry leaders including Godolphin, the Aga Khan, Coolmore and the IEBF and Foal Levy Fund. Horse Racing Ireland were title sponsors while Weatherbys Ireland GSB Ltd, The Aga Khan Studs and Horse Sport Ireland all sponsored individual classes earlier in the day.

Director of Welfare at Horse Racing Ireland, John Osborne, commented: “2025 has been another great year for Treo Eile. Andrea Ryan has joined the team and the wide industry support gives great confidence for the future.

“The growth of the thoroughbred classes across the summer months and the number of Irish participants is the obvious fruit of the work of Anne, Melanie and the wider Treo Eile community.

“The Christmas Show is now a calendar highlight and we thank everybody for their help in making it such a success in such a short period. The horses remain the focus and we have so many great stories to tell.”

Andrea Ryan, CEO of Treo Eile added: “The Treo Eile Christmas Show is the perfect showcase of the talent, temperament and adaptability of the thoroughbred. It’s wonderful to see the Treo Eile community grow from year to year, as a result of the efforts of Treo Eile-supported initiatives. A huge thank you to our hugely dedicated show committee, all of our volunteers, riders, those who provide horses and to all our generous sponsors.”

HRI Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classic results

1, Randox: (Murphs Legend (Paul Townend), Galtee Honeysuckle (Emily Flavin-Redmond), Quingenti (Lucca Stubington) and Tiffany’s Gold (Jane Davis)

2, Gavin Cromwell Racing: (Arvika Ligeonnaire (Mark Walsh), Clooncan Clover (Emma Jo Carolan), Al Boum Photo (Louise Duffy) and Our Father (Corrie Auchterlonie)

3, Leopardstown Racecourse: (Where’s Walter (Kevin Manning), IHRP Bella (Georgia Kehoe), Remembergentlejack (John Tilley) and Advena (Hannah Gayer)

4, Horse Country: (Tasmanian Devil (Nicola Burns), Menai Cadwgan (Kim O’Connell), Sky Tempest (Sarah Lang) and Madame (Aine Phelan)

5, TRI Equestrian: (Easy Game (Jody Townend), Bronheulog Limited Edition (Taylor O’Neill), Keep On Going (Ger O’Neill) and Ask Jim (Grace Day)

6, Willie Mullins: (Briar Hill (Patrick Mullins), Dartans Mattius (Nancy Lyons Teehan), Silent Picture (Louise Lyons) and Brahma Bull (Brian Murphy)

10 teams competed.

Colin Keane on Shes For Luck riding in the HRI Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classic (Round 1) for Glenburnie \Inpho/Morgan Treacy

At the Treo Eile Christmas Show at Emerald Equestrian Centre, Paul Townend was part of the winning team on Murph’s Legend riding in the HRI Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classic (Round 1) \ Inpho/Morgan Treacy

Robbie Power competed on Supasundae in the HRI Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classic for Henry de Bromhead Racing \ Inpho/Morgan Treacy

Mark Walsh on Arvika Ligeonnaire riding in the HRI Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classic for Gavin Cromwell Racing \ Inpho/Morgan Treacy