IRISH riders racked up strong placings in the CSI*** show at Vejer De La Frontera, Spain last weekend.

Best of the Irish in the 1.45m class on Saturday was Richard Howley, who took third with Calmond when clear in 44.32. Winner of the class was Pedro Veniss (Brazil) and For Felicila, clear in 42.60. Howley was back in the ribbons on Sunday in the 1.45m class, taking eighth place with Dolores.