Gordon wins 2* Belgian Grand Prix as Irish go close in Spain

Duffy second on Sunshine Tour, while Jonathan lands spoils in Lier Irish riders enjoyed Grand Prix success in Europe over the weekend, capped off by Jonathan Gordon’s 1.45m two-star win in Lier, Belgium. Mayo’s Gordon was imperious on board 10-year-old Capri, finishing fastest of the clear rounds in round one around what proved a very testing course. Of the 55 entrants, just five went clear and Gordon set the pace in the jump-off, going double clear in a time of 35.37 seconds. That would prove too hot for his four rivals and only home rider Claire Putters would join him with a second clear round. She was 0.31 seconds slower than Gordon, however, and with the remaining combinations knocking poles Gordon claimed the victory. At the same time, in Spain, Ireland were agonisingly close to winning the CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix in Vejer de la Frontera, with Michael Duffy finishing […]