Tinka’s Serenade belies the years at Paris Masters Longines Grand Prix

Tinka’s Serenade belied her 18 years yesterday, when carrying Billy Twomey to third place in the €320,000 Paris Masters Longines Grand Prix.

The Corkman was among 16 to make the jump-off from a starting line-up of 45 and, early into the fray, he grabbed the lead with a clear round in 38 seconds.

As rider after rider failed to match the veteran mare’s pace, it looked like Twomey could net the top prize.