Royal Three Counties, Three Counties Showground, Worcs
AN exciting newcomer to open workers secured a resounding win and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) ticket at his first-ever attempt.
Libby Cooke had her winning novice Uisneagh Camus (Bert) right on song and the scopey Gortfree Hero son made light of Simon Grundyâs testing open course, which yielded just four clears from the 14 starters. Six-year-old Bert also had the top style mark of 19/20.
âThe show had done a great job with the ground,â said Malvern regular Libby, who won and qualified here last year on Nelly Newton. âIt was a tricky course but Bert was incredible and never looked like making a mistake â heâs a very exciting young horse.â
The hunter title went to in-form Robert Walker with Jill Dayâs middleweight star, Greenhall Treasure Island, posting his fifth win from as many outings.
âThe champion was pure class,â said judge Sarah Chapman. âAs a rider, he made you feel amazing. I was really impressed with the heavyweight too; heâs incredibly light across the ground.â
The latter was local hero Matt Ainsworthâs ride for Sue Hookham, Dublins Street Fighter, repeating his 2021 form here. Matt was already celebrating as Lyssa Sheppardâs middleweight runner-up Alfie Connor claimed his ticket too, then later Sue Hookhamâs Moylough Michael D completed the HOYS hat-trick to earn his first Birmingham pass in the maxi cob qualifier.
âWe bought him during lockdown and he had a winter hunting,â said Matt. âHe won some good novice classes last season and this was just his second qualifier.â
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