Irish eventing team finish eighth

IRELAND’S eventing team finished eighth overall yesterday on 276.10 penalties as the competition ended with the showjumping phase in Hong Kong.

A clear round for Corkman Austin O’Connor (Hobby Du Mee) saw him qualify for the individual final on 87.2 penalties, eventually finishing in 21st place.

High performance coach Ginny Elliott said: “this was a very solid accomplishment from our five riders and horses who have all finished in the Olympic top 45.