THE weather gods failed to oblige for Westport Show as the Wild Atlantic Way lived up to its name and squally showers reduced Bank Holiday Sunday spectator numbers to diehard enthusiasts.

Swinford owner-breeder Thomas Conlon was still smiling in the rain though, as his Lisbrogan Gold won the young horse championship at the 52nd show, held at the Foy family’s Drummindoo Stud on the town outskirts.