Equestrian: Irish show jumpers Denis Lynch and Bertram Allen blew away the opposition in the opening two classes at the World Cup show in Bordeaux, France, yesterday.

It was Bertram Allen’s turn to fly the flag for Ireland yesterday at Olympia International Horse Show in London, as he scorched to victory in a speed contest.

Equestrian: The treble put paid to Irish hopes in yesterday’s Gucci Masters Grand Prix in Paris, France, forcing out Cameron Hanley and Jessica Kürten in the first round.