IT was a well worthwhile trip from Waterford to Galway for Francis Connors as he clinched his first win in the 2019 TRM/Horse Sport Ireland New Heights Champions Series at Galway County Show, held at Duffy Equestrian Centre in Claregalway, on Sunday afternoon.

Riding Erne Ladygoldilocks, he delivered the only double clear of the class. Bred and owned by Hugh Fitzpatrick from Co Cavan, Erne Ladygoldilocks is a 12-year-old mare by Ard VDL Douglas out of the Some Touch-sired Erne Touch. That mare also had a successful career with Connors up to Grand Prix level until 2002.