WEXFORD riding officer Lt Michaeli Byrne claimed victory in the TRM/Showjumpers Club Spring Tour at Emerald Equestrian last Sunday. Riding HHS Clinstown, she delivered the winning round in 35.01 seconds. Owned by the Minister of Defence and bred by the late Ita Brennan, the 14-year-old gelding is by OBOS Quality 004 out of the Cavalier Royale-sired dam MHS Kilkenny Lady.

This combination is no stranger to this level of competition, having claimed the runner-up spot last year in the 1.35m North Star Speed Classic at the Irish Breeders’ Classic. They also clocked up a series of results on the European circuit, including two wins at three-star level in November.