BRITISH competitors held the top four places after the dressage phase at Tattersalls World Cup Qualifier in Co. Meath this evening, but the leading horse is the Irish-bred grey gelding 'Ashdale Cruise Master', ridden by Britain's Oliver Townend.

 And Carlow's Sam Watson and the Irish-bred 'Hoyo' are the overnight leaders in the two-star event at the Co. Meath venue.

Best of the Irish in the World Cup Qualifier is Suzanne Jordan in sixth place with 'Carneyhaugh Conquistador' on a score of 53 penalties, while defending champion Patricia Ryan from Bandon is in 12th position with the Irish-bred 'Fernhill Clover Mist' on 56.0.

With all 25 competitors now finished with the dressage test in the HSBC World Cup Qualifier, there will be a rest day on Friday, with the competition resuming on Saturday with the cross-country phase, followed by show jumping on Sunday.

Only 32 of the 57 competitors in the two-star competition have now completed dressage, so the test will continue through Friday.

 

Patricia Ryan and Fernhill Clover Mist - 2009 winners