THE second round of the Pony Connaught league took place last Sunday in Westport, with a good following in each class. Taking the win in the 128cm 90cm Connaught Pony League was Thomas Tully and Almar Chubba Chubba, with a clear in 25.15 seconds. Thomas was chased home by Elaine Brisco and The Glimmer Man, with a clear in 25.75. Elaine also took third place with Strawberry Swirl II, when they came home clear in 26.65. Elaine completed the hat-trick, when she partnered Little Ivy to a clear in 28.20. Slotting into fourth place was Sophie Hawkshaw and Ice Ty De Nooe, with a clear in 27.27. Rounding off the top six was John Furey and the six-year-old, Aj Cano, picking up 12 faults in 31.99.

Winner of the 128cm Under 10 was Saoirse Leonard and Kyneton Snipe, when they finished on four faults in 28.22. Sister Joscelyn Leonard and Cefngelli Sherry took second when she was the fastest four-faulter.