ON Thursday afternoon, the Clipmyhorse.TV 1.40m class saw another win for Max Foley and Illusion de Hus. This incredibly nimble mare scored a maximum of 65 in a time of 45.71 seconds. After his win in the TRM Spring Tour final, Foley said that he had high hopes for this mare going to Balmoral, as she had plenty of scope and was extremely nimble. He had praised Robyn McOwan, who keeps the mare fit and happy during the week.

There was a strong field going to post, with 13 of the 27 starters recording the maximum score of 65. First to go, Sean Monaghan and Chef of Flanders Fields Z set the target of 48.09 seconds. Joe Fernyhough and Calcourt Countdown came home in 48.61 for third and were chased home by fellow English rider James Smith and Juno Rose 23, who stopped the clock in 48.85. Fifth place belonged to Kilkenny rider, Jack Ryan and Balou Betti 65 in a time of 51.51, ahead of Dermott Lennon and Lord of the Rings BMH in 52.18 in sixth place.