THERE was a disappointingly small entry at Gransha Equestrian Centre on Tuesday for the second qualifier for the Knotts Bakery young event horse championships at Balmoral. This was especially so for course builder and venue proprietor Adrienne Stuart, the driving force behind the series.

However, some people were well pleased with their day in particular Jonny Mulligan who won both classes on mares bred by their Banbridge owner Brian Clinghan. “I was delighted with the way the pair went, especially the four-year-old who was very green but was the only one to go clear over the course which was spooky enough; there were poles all over the place,” commented the rider.