Francis Derwin

Athlone showjumper Francis Derwin claimed victory in a two-star Grand Prix qualifier at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, continuing his strong start to the season. Riding the 10-year-old Gospel Tame, he finished more than a second and three-quarters ahead of runner-up Hunter Holloway from the USA. Derwin credited his success to the support from trainer Cian O’Connor.