Round eleven of the Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix League took place at Omagh Show in Co. Tyrone today, Friday 4th July, with a prize fund of €4,000.
Gerard Clarke notched up his first win in this year’s Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix League with his own 10 year old Gelding by Ekstein, Horseware Ardragh Stein
It was a dreary start to the day with heavy drizzle all morning but that did not deter the 58 starters that took on Paul Duffy’s track. 20 combinations made it through to the jump off. 2 riders withdrew to leave 18 to battle it out for the top prize.
Daniel Coyle, Thomas O'Brien and Alexander all showed good form and claimed two placings each. The Army equitation school was also well represented with Captain Michael Kelly taking second place by the slimmest of margins and Lt. David Power placing 8th. Kildare man Edward Doyle filled the other spot in the placings.
Charleville last weekend saw the half way mark of the League with Vincent Byrne and Mr Rockefeller still topping the leading rider and horse tables to date.
There is more action tomorrow with the third leg of the Horseware/TRM National Premier Series at Omagh Show. There are now 44 on the start list for the class which has a €10,000 prize fund.-
FULL RESULT - Horseware/TRM National Grand Prix League 2014, Omagh
1st Gerard Clark/ Horseware Ardragh Stein 0/0 41.55
2nd Capt. Michael Kelly/ Drumiller Lough 0/0 41.62
3rd Alexander Butler/ riverside Ace 0/0 42.09
4th Thomas O'Brien/ Amaretto 0/0 43.95
5th Alexander Butler/Monastery Stud More Pleasure 0/0 44.69
6th Edward Doyle/ Samgemjee 0/0 44.80
7th Daniel Coyle/ Zuidam 0/0 47.84
8th Lt. David Power/ Dollanstown 0/0 52.46
9th Daniel Coyle / Athlet van't Lozerhof 0/4 42.79
10th Thomas O'Brien / Ullrich 0/4 43.01
58 Starters
18 in Jump Off
Winning Owner - Gerard Clarke