Cork's Austin O'Connor 'over the moon' with second spot at Burghley Horse Trials

The Olympian was aiming to end Irish eventing's 62-year wait for a winner at the prestigious competition.

Austin O'Connor had to be content with the runners-up spot behind British star Ros Canter, collecting £63,000. Pic: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Austin O'Connor paid a glowing tribute to his Olympic horse Colorado Blue after finishing second in the Defender Burghley Horse Trials.

O'Connor had given himself a fighting chance of ending Irish eventing's 62-year wait for a winner at the prestigious five-star competition.