Brian Morrison wins the O/CNC2* at Clyda (1) 16th April

A very narrow margin divided the top three places in the O/CNC2* section at Clyda in Co. Cork. Brian Morrison and the 8 y/o Ballymolloy Rogan finished on their dressage score to take the top slot This follows their 4th place at Tyrella in the O/CNC2* on 1st April, and their 2nd place in the O/CNC1* at Ballindennisk on 19th March. Tessa Harley and Catsky were just 1 point behind to finish in 2nd ,with Alison Holden riding Eamon Holden‘s O My Balladeer just 0.1 points behind that to finish in 3rd.

Jessica O’Driscoll with Clooney MS took the first slot in the CNC2* ahead of Shannon Nelson and OLS Pixie Hollow in 2nd and Cathal Daniels and Greenfort Marbridge in 3rd. Time proved to be fairly tight in this section, with no combinations completing in the time allowed.

Brian Morrison & Ballymolloy Rogan. Photo: EquusPix

O/CNC2*

Brian Morrison & Ballymolloy Rogan
Tessa Harley & Catsky
Alison Holden & O My Balladeer

Jessica O’Driscoll_and Clooney MS. Photo:EquusPix

CNC2*

Jessica O’Driscoll & Clooney MS
Shannon Nelson & OLS Pixie Hollow
Cathal Daniels & Greenfort Marbridge

Sarah Dowley and Shannondale Dita. Photo: EquusPix

O/CNC1*

Sarah Dowley & Shannondale Dita
Fraser Duffy & Fernhill Exchange
Ian Walsh & Elm Rainbow

James O’Haire_and Lady Zeb. Photo: EquusPix

CNC1* – A

James O’Haire & Lady Zeb
Brian Morrison & Global Fernando
James O’Haire & Meko

Camilla Speirs_ and BT Rock and Roller. Photo: EquusPix

CNC1* – B

Camilla Speirs & BT Rock and Roller
Cathal Daniels & Eastwood DHI
Felicity Ward & Shanagore Jenga

CNCJ1*

Padraig Harrington & Tullabeg Vision
April O’Neill & Mealagh Orion
Zara Nelson & OLS Inis Flaith

Zara Nelson and Millridge Buachaill Bui. Photo: EquusPix

CNCP2*

Zara Nelson & Millridge Buachaill Bui
Kate Lenihan & Rickamore Rafferty
Mimi O’Grady & Rosog Rusty

Ian Walsh and Kilcannon Top Guy. Photo: EquusPix

EI105

Ian Walsh & Kilcannon Top Guy
Gilly Crawford & Calliaghstown Silver Doolin
Sadhbh Bolger & Caruba LVS Z

Ruth Burke and My Late Find. Photo: EquusPix

EI100P

Ruth Burke & My Late Find
Niall Burke & Stepping Spartacus
Sophie Foyle & Thats Spot On

Megan Telford-Kelly and Aughabeg Dun Boy. Photo: EquusPix

EI100J

Megan Telford-Kelly & Aughabeg Dun Boy
Alex Power & Millridge Cara
Hannah O’Flaherty & Neat Matakana

Michelle Kenny and RLE Egane. Photo: EquusPix

EI100

Michelle Kenny and RLE Egane won the EI100, an impressive start to this horse’s EI career. The combination were in the lead after dressage, so two double clears clinched the victory finishing on 24.8 penalties. Camilla Speirs finished closely behind and took both the next two slots with the 5 y/o BT Jump the Gun (finishing on 25 penalties) and Lexington (25.5 penalties).