ON Thursday, a large field of 84 combinations lined out to contest the Lisadell Equine Hospital 1.35m Table A speed class, which carried a prize fund of €2,000. From the original starting field, 26 of those delivered clear rounds. Following on from what was a great summer season, young rider Stephen Gibbons claimed victory when he was fastest of those in 58.68 aboard Cassius Z.

Owned by Stephen’s mother Jane, Cassius Z is a 15-year-old stallion by Canabis Z and out of Ginger Sari. This partnership have put in a super performance this year, claiming two wins and a third-place finish in Mullingar CSI2*, which saw him being crowned international young rider of the show. He also put in a great performance in the Derryronane Stud 1.35m Connaught league, clocking up numerous wins.