AN excellent weekend for Crossgar’s Johnny Steele began at Finvoy where Mr Green, owned by Saturday’s birthday celebrant, Katrina Mackie, doubled up on his Maddybenny success in the 22-runner CNC* class.

Among the many riders who had competed at Balmoral show in the preceding three days, Steele was very complimentary about the Co Antrim venue. “I came here last year and was determined to support the event again this season,” said Steele.