Eight teams lined out in the TRI Equestrian-sponsored main show jumping arena for the wild card decider. Just two teams, Barrow Valley and Clonshire, managed to complete the opening round over Hillery Collins’ track with nothing to add.

Gap of the North and Winterdown were caught napping and picked up one time penalty each, while current champions Highland Lodge and Tynagh were further back on four penalties. Clonough picked up eight penalties in the opening round, while Annaharvey pulled up the rear on 13.