Olympics phoney war comes to an end
The former finished fifth in the World Cup final in Gothenburg, Sweden, but was unique with All Star 5 in being the only combination to produce five clear rounds over the three days of competition. This earned him a deserved standing ovation from the appreciative audience at the Scandinavium Arena.
O’Connor received plaudits and €200,000 when he rode Good Luck to second place in the Million Dollar Grand Prix in Ocala, Florida. The Meath-based rider produced one of just three double clears over a course built by Tipperary man Alan Wade. For good measure, O’Connor’s student Lillie Keenan place third on Super Sox, a horse he had previously campaigned.
