FOR those riders chasing points on the SJI National Grand Prix stage, there was two opportunities to do so last week.

Last Thursday, Bannow and Rathangan played host to the first of those two rounds. One of the most popular agriculture shows, spectators lined the sides of the arena to watch the feature class, the €5,000 Jim Bolger-sponsored Grand Prix. Taking the honours was Kilkenny rider Vincent Byrne. Riding Mr Rockefeller, he lodged the winning clear in 40.87 seconds.