THE penultimate round of the RDS pony and young rider qualifiers saw riders travel to Cavan last weekend in a bid to book a place to the five-star show.

In the 128cm division, 53 contested the class, and six delivered triple clears rounds. Taking victory was Munster rider Charlie Flynn when he galloped home aboard Im a Starboy in a time of 29.62. Georgia De Bromhead remained within the 30-second mark with Back in a Flash, crossing the line in 29.89. A clear from Helen Walsh and Knockash Lady Bird in 32.13 saw them claim third place, ahead of Ulster rider Medb Kinney and the eight-year-old Chocolat II, clear in 33.56. Fellow Ulster rider Arielle Allen and Runaway Dolly opted for the more careful approach and delivered a clear in 38.22. Last of the triple clears and accounted for sixth place was Alayna Hawkins and the eight-year-old Ballynacregga Red in a time of 41.20.