An aspiring jockey, Timmy finished on the same score as fellow Co Meath rider Stephanie Stammschroer but claimed the honours as nearest the optimum time across the country. After the presentation of prizes, the Loves were quickly on the road back to Rathmolyon as they were off to the Ward Union hunter trials the following day.

Having groomed for Timmy at Maddybenny, it was sister Holly’s turn to compete at Malahow on Sunday and she had two rides in the parent and child class. In actual fact, riding Brookhall Ana Marie, the 11-year-old joined forces with her grandmother, Irish National-winning trainer Dot Love, for her first spin around the course.