THERE was a very large entry last Sunday at Tattersalls where the North Leinster Region ran three combined training competitions in addition to 18 classes (one divide) ranging from an EI115 (Advanced) down to an EI90 (P).

Luckily, the rain held off for most of the day but, when it did fall late on, it was very heavy, restricting visibility for riders, officials, fence stewards and the commentary team of Paul Nolan and Robert Hoban. Situated as usual near the main water (12), the latter pair had a good view of one the problem fences on the EI110 track, the third element of that fence, a brush-topped skinny on a bending line.