SINCE breaking into the top 10 of the show jumping world rankings, Meath’s Cian O’Connor has been in incredible form and this was clear to see at the five-star show in Rome, Italy, over the weekend. O’Connor secured three podium placings during the four days of competition, including a second place in the five-star 1.60m Rolex Grand Prix.

The highlight of the show was held on Sunday and saw 45 combinations on the start list. Of those, the best 12 proceeded to the jump-off, with five remaining fault-free after the second round – two of them being Irish.