IT proved a well worthwhile trip from Galway to Wexford for Sven Hadley as he took the honours in The Underwriting Exchange National Grand Prix at Bannow and Rathangan last Thursday. Riding his own Sumas Taloubet, he lodged his first win of the series to take home the winner’s share of the €4,000 on offer in the Jim Bolger-sponsored class.

Delighted with the win, Hadley said: “I knew that it was going to be a very competitive class as there was some very experience combinations through to the jump-off. Suma is quick across the ground and I knew that I could take the tight turns and take the chance to the last.”