WELL-known for his glittering career on the international circuit, Kilkenny’s Jack Ryan put his mark on the Gain Alltech National Grand Prix League as he rode to victory in National Balmoral last Friday.

With a lucrative prize fund of £10,000, sponsored by Roxborough Ground Improvement and SHS Groups, up for grabs, it came as no surprise that there was a large following of 76 combinations for this round.