Billy Twomey and Shane Sweetnam ended a very successful week for Irish athletes on a high On Sunday evening, Irish riders claimed victory in CSI3* Grands Prix on both sides of the Atlantic. The first win came for Billy Twomey in the 1.55m Grand Prix in Bolesworth, England. Riding the 15-year-old stallion Chat Botte ED, owned in partnership between Twomey and Sue Davis, he proved unbeatable. Twomey was one of three Irish riders to finish inside the top ten in the Grand Prix. Taking the runner-up spot was Jonathan Smyth and Mulvin Lui (ISH), owned by Noletta Smyth and Roy Craig, and in seventh place was Richard Howley and Consulent de Prelet Z, owned by HK Horses. With 13 combinations progressing into the jump-off and only six riders jumping clear in the final phase, the pressure was on. Howley posted the fastest time of the day, 46.36 seconds, however, a […]
