IRISH riders accounted for four of the top 15 places at the two-star
event in Barroca d'Alva. Portugal this evening (Sunday), with
Bandon-based Michael Ryan leading the contingent in fifth place.

All four places were achieved on Irish-bred horses, Ryan holding his
overnight position with a clear jumping round on the Puissance offspring
'Old Road', and also taking 14th place on the High Roller gelding
'Ballylynch Sky High'.

Katie O'Sullivan placed ninth on the Cavalier Royale gelding
'Shannondale Que', while Melanie Ashe took 15th place on a son of
Errigal Flight, 'Rathmolyon Flight'.

Michael Ryan