ROYAL THREE COUNTIES
16-18 June
Royal Three Counties, Three Counties Showground, Worcs
AN exciting newcomer to open workers secured a resounding win and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) ticket at his first-ever attempt.
Libby Cooke had her winning novice Uisneagh Camus (Bert) right on song and the scopey Gortfree Hero son made light of Simon Grundy’s testing open course, which yielded just four clears from the 14 starters. Six-year-old Bert also had the top style mark of 19/20.
“The show had done a great job with the ground,” said Malvern regular Libby, who won and qualified here last year on Nelly Newton. “It was