Connors, who is the reigning Munster Grand Prix league champion, crossed the jump-off finish line clear in 34.29 seconds, giving him well over a second to spare over runner-up Ethen Ahearn with Arbutus Ohio (35.81).

Uskerty Diamond Lady is by Carrick Diamond Lad and out of the mare Uskerty Barnaby. Both mother and daughter were bred by John Doyle. Uskerty Barnaby also produced the Grace C show jumper Uskerty Ruffo and two full brothers to Uskerty Diamond Lady, Uskerty Carrick Uisce and Uskerty Carrick Uisce.

Seamus Hayes, who was the winner of the second round of the series at Middleton Show, grabbed more valuable league points when finishing third at West Clare with Chipolini VMZ (36.12), while Francis Connors collected another slice of the €2,000 prize fund when slotting into fourth with the Bobby Flynn-owned Hyperion. All of the top seven on the leaderboard at the finish managed to jump double clear rounds, with Seamus Hayes and Barichello W in fifth just ahead of fellow Tipperary rider Liam O’Meara in sixth with Mr Coolcaum.

The Connolly’s Red Mills Munster Grand Prix League moves to Co Cork for round five of the series at Charleville Show today, with Francis Connors now at the heading the league table following his win at West Clare.