Equestrian

Twomey places third at Dresden show

Cork's Billy Twomey kept up the Irish pressure at Dresden's three-star show in Germany tonight (Saturday) with a third place in the Grand Prix Qualifier.

With fellow Irish rider Shane Carey having already taken a third place and a win on Friday, 32-year-old Twomey kept the flag flying on Sue Davies's eight year-old bay gelding 'Blue Thunder' with tonight's result in the two-round Dresden Championship.

The competition, which was the second Grand Prix Qualifier of the
show, saw Britain's Ellen Whitaker claim the €6,600 winner's prize
with the 13-year-old Habsburg chestnut gelding 'Equimax Ocolado'.

Dresden's Grand Prix takes place on Sunday afternoon.

SHOW JUMPING RESULTS: CSI3* DRESDEN GERMANY NOVEMBER 26 - 29 2009

Championat von Dresden
International Jumping competition with Second Round
Table A -FEI RG / Art. Art. 276.2
1m50
Saturday, 28 November 2009

1) Equimax Ocolado; Ellen Whitaker (GBR) Faults 0.00/0.00 Time 39.95
2) Crown Z; Judy-Ann Melchior (BEL) Faults 0.00/0.00 Time 41.67
3) Blue Thunder; Billy Twomey (IRL) Faults 0.00/0.00 Time 43.73

 
RTÉ.ie Sport: Billy Twomey placed third in the Grand Prix qualifier at Dresden
Billy Twomey placed third in the Grand Prix qualifier at Dresden
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