SHOWJUMPING: Shane Breen runner up in 1.50m CSI5* in Mexico

There was a podium finish for Tipperary showjumper Shane Breen in Mexico on Sunday afternoon as he finished second in a competitive 1.50m ranking class at the CSI5* Global Champions Tour show in Mexico. 

Riding the 11-year-old mare Haya, Breen finished just behind Sweden's Henrik von Eckermann and Glamour Girl who won the class in a time of 67.43 seconds. Breen stopped the clock in 67.48 seconds. Owned by Breen Equestrian Ltd and Old Lodge, this result comes on the back of a five star victory in Doha earlier this year. 

Irish riders exceled around the rest of the world too with wins from Richard Howley and Bertram Allen as well. Sligo's Richard Howley continued his recent run of excellent form partnering Consulent de Prelet Z to victory in the 1.50m Grand Prix in CSI3* at Oliva, Spain. 

Howley was one of 14 riders to progress to the jump-off, where he set the time to beat of 37.33 seconds. The 12-year-old gelding is owned by HK Horses and has been competed by Howley since late 2021. The combination have gone from strength to strength with today's success marking their third international victory. 

Spain's Teresa Blazques - Abascal finished second, riding Nasa de Toxandria, in a time of 38.28 seconds. Fellow Irish rider Michael G Duffy jumped double clear and completed the jump-off in the time of 38.84 seconds aboard Clitschko 17, owned by Carl Hanley Sporthorses GMBH and Niall Talbot.  

Meanwhile, in Sentower Park, Belgium Wexford's Bertram Allen won the CSI2* with Caprisco. Allen was one of 18 riders to progress to the jump-off, stopping the clock in the winning time of 35.31 seconds. Owned by Ballywalter Farms, this is the second international victory this year for the 9-year-old gelding.