THE Army Equitation School claimed victory in the Starview Hot Tubs and Outdoor Living 1.35m Championship at Balmoral Show, with Lt Raphael Lee leading this victory lap. Riding Derrycush, he was the fastest of four double clears in 38.56 seconds. Bred by Alfie Hillen, the 12-year-old gelding is by Emerald Van’t Ruytershof and is out of the Aldato-sired dam, ISHD Caldato. This pairing recently won the 1.35m Karlswood Leinster League in Barnadown. They qualified for this championship having placed second in Mullingar in April.

Lisa Doogan and Cove Park came closest to catching the winner, coming home in 40.95. Bred by Thomas Hearne, this 13-year-old mare is by OBOS Quality 004 and out of the Cavalier Royale-sired dam Cove Hill.