Kelly in confident mood ahead of Grand Prix

Athletes learn through experience that the word ‘certainty’ is best avoided when considering the future, and none more so than show jumpers, given the nature of their partnership.

That didn’t stop Capt Michael Kelly being confident ahead of tomorrow’s Millstreet Grand Prix. It wasn’t surprising, perhaps, considering he and Ringwood Glen produced one of only four clean sheets in the first of the international classes yesterday, a competition that separated the cream of the 63 starters.

The Longford rider said the nine-year-old gelding was a precocious talent and more than willing to demonstrate it.