IRISH riders had great success at two-star level at a number of shows, including Ocala in Florida (USA), Caledon in Ontario (Canada) and Zuidwolde in The Netherlands.

Cork’s Simon McCarthy took the top spot in the two-star $85,000 FEI Modelo 1.45m Grand Prix at Ocala on Saturday, when he rode Liston Johnson’s Igor GPH to a double clear round in a jump-off time of 39.74 to finish over two seconds ahead of runner-up Chloe Reid (USA) on Dreagonball, who stopped the clock in 42.01. McCarthy and Igor GPH claimed the $25,500 first prize for their first international Grand Prix win together.