DOWNPATRICK manager Richard Lyttle was among the record number of participants on the St Patrick’s Coast Endurance Ride which, over various lengths, started and finished at the Co Down racecourse last Saturday.

“I rode Russell MacNabb’s daughter Cara’s pony Leo as she had gone on a school trip to Burghley Horse Trials,” said Richard. “I did the 16km ride and was the only one from the office to do so after the rest all backed out! Mind you, I was a late call-up as I only agreed it with Russell on Friday.