Eventers jump to eighth after cross-country

FOUR jumping clears from Ireland’s eventers in yesterday’s cross-country phase at Hong Kong moved them up two places to eighth in the 11-country competition.

All riders incurred time penalties, with only Niall Griffin and Lorgaine — best of the Irish in the dressage — picking up an extra 20 jumping penalties.

Not surprisingly, high performance manager Ginny Elliot was happy her team had redeemed themselves to some extent, following a disappointing dressage.