AS a jockey, David Splaine was involved in many photo-finishes but none ended in a dead-heat as was the case at Wexford Equestrian on Wednesday when his Coolcorron Beacon Hill, ridden by Jessica O’Driscoll, shared the winner’s spoils with the Sarah Ennis-partnered Ardeo Grand Slam.

On assessment day two of the Stepping Stones to Success League, the pair were competing in the Childeric Saddles four-year-old division where they completed on 205 points apiece. As was the case throughout the day, points were awarded by Gillian Kyle (dressage), Ian Fearon (show jumping) and Johnny Kyle (cross-country).