A couple of former winners secured their tickets just in time for Dublin.

Seven of the 38 entries in the five to seven-year-old Connemara class failed to meet their engagements and, of those who did appear, four were eliminated. Seven clear rounds were recorded with veterinary surgeon Ilinka Leathwood claiming the honours thanks to her good flatwork (61) with her own Branchfield Dandy who has competed in four Eventing Ireland Intro classes.