THE opening meet of the northern region’s 2024/25 spring season took place at the picturesque seaside venue of Tyrella. Despite the disruption caused by Storm Eowyn on Friday, the East Down Hunt did a fantastic job of ensuring that all preparations were in place for Saturday.

It was a memorable day for Ballynoe’s Sam Hamilton, who brought his career tally to three wins from just six rides on the point-to-point circuit by securing a double.