“NO, I am not ‘retiring’ from eventing!” stressed Harold Megahey on his return to Ireland following his excellent performance with Cornascriebe Glenpatrick in the CCI* for six-year-olds at Le Lion d’Angers last weekend.

“I am, however, going to edge more towards show jumping and intend competing in Britain and on the Continent with my brother Chris, who is presently based in England. Cornascriebe Glenpatrick is going to the Go For Gold sale, Rickamore Royal is under negotiation and Cooley Hidden Cyclone is now jumping with Chris. When I do event next season it will be with some new, young horses.