CROWDS gathered around the main show jumping arena at the huge agricultural show in Charleville to watch the 19 combinations battle it out in the Premier Performance National Grand Prix for the €4,000 sponsored by Dick’s Supervalu.

Claiming this victory was Francis Connors and Carrigshawn Vendi Royal, when he was fastest of four double clears. Connors also took the runner-up spot in Saturday’s Connolly’s Red Mills 1.35m Grand Prix with Raymond McChesney’s RNH Valentino.