THE Connolly’s Red Mills International Spectacular saw a win for Ireland on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral Show as Clem McMahon lodged the winning round with Derry Kingston’s 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Athea Clover Trend (Future Trend x Clover Clon VII), bred by John Joe Tierney.

In total, 31 combinations went to post and, from those 11 booked their place against the clock. McMahon posted the winning time of 38.50 seconds to secure the top prize of £1,320. Britain’s Carmen Edwards and Happy Valerie came closest to catching the winner when breaking the beam in 38.80.