IRELAND'S Billy Twomey received the Leading Rider Award this evening (Sunday) at the prestigious five-star show in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

 With some of the world's top riders in contention for the award, the 33 year-old Corkman produced an almost relentless string of top five results over the three days of the show, finishing with a fourth place in the Longines Grand Prix today (Sunday).

A fifth in the jump-off class with Sue Davies's 'Tinka's Serenade' on Saturday was coupled with a fourth in the speed class with Michael Connaughton's grey Irish-bred Cavalier Royale mare 'Cavinem'.

Twomey had third places with the same horses on Friday.

He also contributed a vital clear round to Ireland's team effort in the St. Gallen Meydan Nations' Cup, helping them to finish fourth of ten teams.

He received a cheque for 11,000 euro tonight to go with his Leading Rider Trophy.

Billy Twomey