The cross-country tracks, designed by Laois Hunt master David Lalor, influenced the result, as did the show jumping courses of Dermot Brislane and Ronan Sheehan.

Kildare’s Emma Comerford heads the open league but on Sunday she and Colour Me Fancy had to settle for second (37.2) behind the Tattersalls winners, Ruari Craven and Moneyboe Hot Toddy. Representing the Island Branch, Craven and his eight-year-old gelding won on their dressage score of 28.8 penalties.