Twomey recovering after back surgery to repair discs

Cork show jumper Billy Twomey is recovering in Germany following planned surgery on his back to repair discs.

He is walking with support and hopes to return to his England home next week. On his return to competition, he said: “I am not sure whether [London] Olympia is a bit ambitious, but certainly early in the New Year.”

The World Cup show in Toronto saw Dermott Lennon score a brace, riding Loughview Lou Lou to victory over Cork’s Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon. Lennon also won with Hallmark Elite. Kilkenny’s Richie Moloney and Slieveanorra finished third in the grand prix.