Foley stars at Fontainebleau

Tom Foley helped make it three in a row for Ireland in the French Pony Nations Cup in Fontainebleau on Saturday when posting a double clear with Crown Jewel.

The Clare rider also placed fourth in yesterday’s grand prix with the fastest four faults in an eight-pony jump-off, a performance that saw him pick up the shows leading-rider award.

Foley featured on the victorious teams in 2010 and 2011 and his faultless performance on Saturday with the Dutch-bred pony proved crucial, as Ireland’s four faults total saw them pip Britain by just a single fault.