Denis Lynch needs two good results to qualify for final

Denis Lynch finished second in yesterday’s Longines World Cup class in Leipzig, Germany, to pick up his first points in four attempts.

The 17 points earned by the Tipperary rider saw him slot in at 33rd on the Western European League, meaning good results in the last two qualifiers are required if he is to qualify for the final in Gothenburg at the end of March.

Germany’s Niklas Krieg, aged 22, was the surprise winner of yesterday’s competition, giving a masterclass that saw him jump clear in 38.04 seconds on his medal-winning horse from the 2014 and 2015 European Championships for young riders, Carella 5.