Double delight for Connors with victories in Millstreet

FRANCIS CONNORS had double reason to smile yesterday after winning the €21,000 grand prix and the €10,000 Austin Trumann Steel Boomerang Final at Millstreet Horse Show.

The Waterford rider landed the prix on Merlin’s Magic when Shane Breen, riding Holmestead Saddlery World Cruise, failed to capitalise on a mistake by Connors.

“I went for a tight turn to the fence and I had no great stride and got too close, but I knew I had to do it as Shane would too,” said Connors after Breen also four faulted but in a slower time.