FIRST into the arena on Sunday morning in the Young Rider qualifiers in Cavan Equestrian was the 1.35-140m hopefuls, with 42 going to post. In what was a technical course, just three double clears were delivered in what ended up as a six-way jump-off.

Taking the first ticket was Leinster rider Timmy Brennan and Diadema Della Caccia, when they were the fastest of the double clears in 38.68. Christian Kennedy and Lagans Obos Quality came closest to catching the winner, crossing the line in a time of 42.33, while Kilkenny’s Emily Moloney and Temple Alice kept all the poles in place in a time of 42.34.