Twomey pipped by Schroder

IRELAND’S Billy Twomey jumped one of only three double clear rounds in the Samsung Grand Prix at Dublin Horse Show yesterday only to be beaten by the pace of Dutchman Wim Schroder and Eurocommerce Montreal.

The Corkman, riding Luidam, was one of seven riders to progress to the second round from a starting line-up of 33, all aiming for a slice of the 100,000 on offer.

Third to go against the clock, he said he opted for a clear round and was willing to pay a price in terms of speed. That price was 10,000, with Schroder knocking more than a second off the target to claim the first prize of 33,000.