WATERFORD’s Francis Connors came out on top in the fourth round of the Mervue Equine Leinster Summer Tour at Tattersalls.

Connors partnered Ian Smyth’s nine-year-old mare Capitol Cruis to the fastest double clear round in 33.40 seconds to move to the top of the league table.

All of the top 10 finishers produced double clear rounds, including Jordan Coyle, who took runner-up spot with Roxborough Euphori. John Floody was close behind in third with Ballyknock Diamond, while Darragh Ryan guided Barsina into fourth. Damien Griffin finished fifth with Lissyegan Lui Royle, just ahead ofAlexander Butler and Eldorado in sixth.Lisa O’Sullivan and Castlequaid Diamond took seventh spot on the final standings, while Edward Doyle and BMH Showtime came home in eighth.

Connors and Capitol Cruis now hold a 14-point advantage at the top of the league table, ahead of a group of four combinations who each have 10 points.