First victory for Irish as Lennon stamps class in Speed Derby

DERMOTT LENNON opened Ireland’s account at the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show, racing to victory in the Speed Derby.

The Dutch-based world champion, aboard I Caesar, stamped his class on the competition, coming home over a second faster than compatriot Captain Shane Carey and Lismakin as Ireland completed a one-two.

Next best of the Irish was Corkman Billy Twomey. The Corkman finished second in Wednesday’s speed class, but could do no better than 10th with Killy Jones yesterday.