Another big win for Offaly showjumper

Offaly rider Darragh Kenny enjoyed another victory in Canada on Thursday night last.

Kenny and Eddy Blue took the honours in the Recon Metal Cup at Spruce Meadows, in Calgary, Alberta.

The Offaly native has always enjoyed travelling north from his Oakland Stables base in Wellington, Florida, and he added to his CV by guiding Eddy Blue to a clear round in 40.07 in the jump-off to secure the 1.55m prize.

“It was a great class,” Kenny declared. “Very fast jump-off. I absolutely love jumping in this ring. The footing is incredible. You know, I it’s always been a lucky ring for me, actually, I’ve always had good success in it. And my horse was brilliant. He’s in super form at the moment. He had a really uncharacteristic result in the Grand Prix last week, but he bounced back and jumps super today."