THIRTEEN runners went off under starters orders in the opening leg of The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series 2019. The race was a dramatic one with weather conditions far from favourable making it all the more testing for the riders taking part.

The race was won in fine style by Yvonne Connolly for Jessica Harrington aboard Neverushacon in the colours of David Reid Scott. Second was Aussie Valentine for Stephen Thorne and Adrian McGuinness, while Edification finished third for Triona Burbage and Mark Fahey.