Mackey on form at Connell Hill's SJI Summer League

Great turnout as registered jumping continues

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With the weather being so unpredictable, it was great to see such a good turnout at Connell Hill Equestrian Centre, Randalstown on Thursday, August 3 for the latest leg of their SJI Summer League.

Competitors were not disappointed with either that or the very inviting course built by Will Crean. With classes ranging from 80cm to 1.30m, there was something for all abilities and age of horse. This league will continue on through August and September and entry can be done before 6pm the night before on the SJI live website.

Sophie McKeen and ‘Pinecroft Lorenzo’ jumped double clear in the 1m class. PICTURES: courtesy of Lyndon McKee

Zoey Horner and her ‘Kensington Ballyherrin Revel’ jumped a lovely double clear in the 80cm, while Kevin Mackey was on great form and took the red ribbon in the 1.20m class on ‘Val De Mazeroy’, followed by the top spot in the 1.30m class on ‘Edelboy VD Renger’!

Jonathon Smyth and ‘Kinard Quality’ jumped double clear in the 1.10m class.

RESULTS

Thursday, August 3

SJI Summer League

80cm:

=1) Zoey Horner, Kensington Ballyheerin Revel; Christopher Smyth, Summer Power; Kim Fields, Milo Mysterio.

90cm:

=1) Zoey Horner, Kensington Ballyheerin Revel; Aidan O'Brien, Baskin Centerfold.

Ruth Will and ‘BWE Splash of Hero’ jumped double clear in the 1m class.

1m double clears:

Christopher Smyth, Ballylurgan Diamond Prince; Aidan O'Brien, Baskin Centerfold; Ruth Will, Splash of Hero; Sarah Irwin, Charlie De Reve; Emma Mooney, Crystal Belle; Ben Walsh, Murango; Sophie McKeen, Pinecroft Lorenzo; Stephen Darragh, SDS Tilly.

Christopher Smyth and ‘Ballylurgan Diamond Prince’ jumped double clear in the 1m class.

1.10m:

1) Ellen Mackey, Lanzamore; 2) Ruth Will, Burst of Classe; 3) Symone Brown, Global Merlot; 4) Jonathan Smyth, Premier Domino; 5) Bradie Hogg, Good Gossin; 6) Chanelle O'Neill.

1.20m:

1) Kevin Mackey, Val De Mazeroy; 2) Jonathan Smyth, Premier Domino; 3) Gareth Saunderson, Quentin van Overis; 4) Gareth Saunderson, Promme DApi Van Overis; 5) Ellen Mackay, Lanzamore; 6) Aidan O'Brien, Doneybrewer Quest.

1.30m:

1) Kevin Mackey, Edelboy VD Renger; 2) Kevin Mackey, Val De Mazeroy.

Mya Morrison and ‘Levante’ jumped double clear in the 1m class.