IT was an Irish one-two in Friday’s four-star $32,000 1.50m class in Wellington, Florida, when Simon McCarthy on Gotcha claimed first place, followed by Richard Howley on Mansini Ltd in second.

There were 41 starters in the class, with 11 jumping clear rounds. McCarthy clocked the fastest time of 66.56 and was closely followed by Howley in 67.66. Third place went to American rider Mckayla Langmeier and Jiselle NS (68.25).