WELSH MASTERS
11–14 April
Wales and West Welsh Masters, David Broome Event Centre, Monmouthshire
MARK EDWARDS’ relentless form is often at its most reliable on Welsh soil and although he relinquished the grand prix here last year, this time he was back to claim an unequivocal win, storming 3.49sec ahead on the remarkable Flying Tinker II.
Marlene Edwards’ 13-yearold gelding, who was H&H's 2023 showjumping horse of the year, returned from rankings wins in Italy to make light work of Raf Suarez's 1.40m track, jumping the quickest of four double clears in 36.9sec to secure the £1,600 winner's cheque.
Mark's nearest rivals were left tightly bunched around the