O’Connor confident Cruiser can rise to the occasion
The Cruising gelding was selected by manager Robert Splaine over Splendor, but the Meath-based rider said the latter felt below par.
“Originally, I was to jump Splendor, but he felt a bit empty warming up and we were not happy with the way he jumped. Larkhill, on the other hand, jumped well today in what was a big class. A lot of horses were spooky in the big arena, but he pricked his ears and went around like a pro and Robert liked him and asked if I would jump him in the nations cup,” said O’Connor.
