RENOWNED for developing top-quality young horses, it was no surprise that HHS emerged victorious in the Millstreet Ruby five-year-old final. This time it was Molly Hughes Bravo who took her place on the winner’s podium when she partnered HHS Evora to a clear in 40.46.

Bred by her mother Marion Hughes, the mare is by Stakkato x Darco. It was over four seconds back to Kate Lynch and CCL Candy Balou who came home with nothing to add in 44.79. Slotting into third place was Emma O’Dwyer and Kaboum Du Barquet clear in 45.43. Conor McMahon put in a very fast time with Highflyer but four faults in 39.93 saw him take fourth. Jack Ryan and Galwaybay Jim also had one on the ground, but in a slower time of 40.80 for fifth, Completing the top six was Lauren Adams and Playboy ASJ with four faults in 41.08.