THE Longines League of Nations show at St Gallen in Switzerland was hit badly by heavy rainfall last week, which resulted in cancellations of multiple classes, including the Swiss League of Nations event scheduled to be held on Friday. Some classes were able to go ahead though and Irish riders made their mark in those that did.

Tipperary’s Denis Lynch secured his latest five-star success with his 11-year-old stallion Vistogrand in the one and only class that went ahead on Saturday, the 1.50m two-phase class, where from 29 starters, they were among 16 who jumped clear in round one. Lynch was also clear in the first round with his other mount, Ruben LS La Silla.