Show jumper Billy Twomey topped the leaderboard in the €200,000 Longines King George V Gold Cup at Hickstead yesterday with Lizziemary, capping an incredible week that saw him win four classes at the five-star show.

Former Army rider Comdt John Ledingham hinted yesterday that he is likely to again apply for the Irish senior show jumping manager’s job when the post comes up for review after the Olympics.