Ennis takes top prize at Chatsworth

Sarah Ennis was "in shock" yesterday after achieving the biggest win of her career at Chatsworth Horse Trials in England.

Riding Stellor Rebound against a stellar line-up, the Meath-based rider lay fifth after dressage on 41.1 penalties, before adding just 6.8 time penalties in the cross-country phase to leave the likes of World No1 William Fox-Pitt in her wake.

“That’s the hottest class I’ve ever been in and to win is amazing. I’m in shock,” said Ennis. “I’m sitting in the lorry here and none of us can believe that I actually won. In fact, though, it’s a double celebration, as my husband Niki also won the prize for best groom.”