Lynch runner-up in Washington

TIPPERARY’s Denis Lynch was the runner-up in last Thursday’s 1.45m speed class at the four-star Washington International Horse Show. Riding Rushy Marsh Farm’s RMF Bella Baloubet (Baloubet du Rouet x Landadel), Lynch broke the beam in 54.41, two seconds slower than American winner Catherine Tyree and Bokai (0/ 52.89). Cork’s Shane Sweetnam finished fifth with Cobalt in 58.17.