WATERFORD’S Francis Connors was crowned 2025 Showjumping Ireland Premier Performance National Grand Prix league champion at the Irish Breeders’ Classic in Barnadown at the end of August, having finished on a total score of 41 points.

Cathal Daniels came closest to catching him when he finished on a score of 24. Cavan’s Camryn Clarke and Jack Ryan shared third place with 20 points apiece, while Liam O’Meara took fifth on 19. Lt Raphael Lee, Francis Derwin (Jnr), Tom Wachman and Jonathan Smyth all shared sixth place on 18 points.