On Friday, Galway’s Sven Hadley got his show off to a great start as he took the win in the first class, the Carl Webb-sponsored 1.20m Two-Phase Special. Hadley, who is a master tactician, partnered Maximum Numero Too HSH to a double clear in 26.41.

Bred by Eamonn McArdle, this gelding is by Aganix Du Seigneur and is out of the Numero Uno-sired dam, Couple of Diamonds. This combination recently won the TRM Showjumpers Spring Tour League. Following a great show at Balmoral, Max Foley was back in the winnings, taking second place with HHS Verona when he kept all the poles in place in 27.20.