FEMALE athletes are certainly making their mark on this year’s TRM/The Showjumpers Club Spring Tour, with Joanne Blair securing victory in Warrington on St Patrick’s Day.

Riding her own Mon Ami, she was one of two riders to remain within the 30-second mark. Speaking after her win, Blair said: “I was delighted with the round today as there was a strong field and it’s always hard to go early in such a competitive field. I just knew the horse is fast and that the course would suit her. My plan was to put the pressure on, but it was hard to know if I had done enough.”