14 Jul Pender Shines in 1.35m Mervue Equine Tour at Inistioge Show
The highly anticipated **Jack Ryan 1.35m Mervue Equine Leinster Tour**, featuring the Seven-Year-Old Leinster Summer League, drew a competitive field of 31 riders at the Inistioge Show.
It was **Mikey Pender** who ultimately claimed top honours aboard the Bravo Hughes-owned **HHS Venice**, delivering the fastest of three double clears in **37.36 seconds**. The win adds to a growing list of successes for this talented combination.
Fresh from victory in Bannow and Rathangan, **Jack Ryan** and **Calgrafi DWB** continued their strong form, taking the **runner-up spot** with a close time of **37.50 seconds**.
**Francis Connors** and **Carrigshawn Vendi Royal** slotted into **third place**, completing a clear round in **38.54 seconds**.
**Tholm Keane** and **Yes Man** were the final pair to finish double clear, their time of **39.71** good enough for **fourth place**.
Young rider **Billy Sinnott** and **Ridge Doughlas Lady** produced a blistering round of **40.57**, finishing **fifth**, while **Leah Stack** and **BP Tim Dancer** rounded out the top six with a single fault and a time of **41.21**.
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### **Ryan Dominates Maxol 1.20m Class**
In the **Maxol-sponsored 1.20m division**, Jack Ryan returned to the winner’s circle, this time with the seven-year-old **Linali Davincis Destiny**. The pair topped a field of 24 double clears, stopping the clock at an unbeatable **27.36 seconds**.
**Eoghan Fahey** and **Castlefield Almighty**, owned by Castlefield Breeding Farm, claimed **second** in **30.85 seconds**, followed by **Jackilynn Breslin** and **Sligo Balou Lady** in **31.19**.
**Aaron Costello** and **Parc Violeta** finished a close **fourth** in **31.84**, just ahead of **Oisín Magee** and **Landslide AW** in **31.87**, and **Hannah Connors Smyth** with **Heldin**, who posted **31.89** to secure **sixth**.
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### **Byrne Claims 1.10m Mervue in Style**
A massive field of **73 combinations** turned out for the **Doody Family-sponsored 1.10m Mervue League**, which included the Five-Year-Old Leinster League. It was **Cian Byrne** and the six-year-old **Larina Cruise** who emerged victorious, producing a slick clear in **28.87 seconds**.
In second place was amateur rider **Lisa Doyle (AA)** aboard **Ballinaguilkey Dignified (8 YO)**, clear in **29.99**. The **Walshe family** celebrated success as **Laura Walshe (AA)** claimed **third** with **Ballinaguilkey Heritage**, also clear in **31.56**.
**Marie Hartley**, previously placed at Bannow and Rathangan, took **fourth** with **Nikita Van Het Heidenhof**, in **31.90 seconds**. Fifth place went to **Joanie Walsh** and **Bellelake Sunrise (7 YO)** in **33.65**, while **John Murray** and the five-year-old **MHS Dupont** completed the top six in **36.04**.
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