IT was a busy weekend for amateur riders last week when they travelled in their droves to contest the two-day Cavan Amateur Championships.

On Saturday, riders were up for the challenge as 40 combinations contested the 90cm Welcome Stakes and taking the win when clear in 23.50 was Patrick Murphy with his own Lismon De Reve Cream. Murphy was chased home by fellow A rider Mairead O’Hara and WhatAReward, when she lodged a clear in 24.17.