Equestrian: Irish take positives from Badminton trials

The Mitsubishi Motors meeting at Badminton brought its usual mix of drama and a touch of controversy at the weekend, and, all things considered, it was a satisfactory event for Irish riders.

Pádraig McCarthy’s eighth-place finish with Mr Chunky was due largely to a faultless cross-country run in a very fast time.

“We knew coming here he was capable of that,” McCarthy said. “The horse is very good in this kind of class where you can use his gallop. He’s not the most adjustable horse but he’s amazing when you can let him run.”