IRELAND’a young riders are considered as some of the best competitors on the international circuit and this year it was recognised as three riders - Jack Dodd, Eoin McMahon and Michael Duffy - were among those selected by an international panel for the Young Riders Academy Team 2016.

The selection panel, consisting of Otto Becker, Dirk Demeersman, Emile Hendrix and the sports manager Sven Holmberg, evaluated all candidates’ profiles, attitude, capabilities and motivation, together with competition results.