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The penultimate leg of the 2026 Plusvital Premier Series took place at the Tattersalls Ireland July Show, where Francis Derwin Jr. and Parvati Aeg claimed victory. The class also decided the final two Dublin Horse Show qualifying places, with Francis Derwin Jr. and Jason Foley securing their tickets to the RDS. With Dublin now just days away, the Plusvital Premier Series concludes at the Irish Breeders Classic on 29 August, where the 2026 National Champion will be crowned.

Mikey Pender and the homebred Madgeslane Louis claimed victory in the fifth leg of the 2026 Plusvital Premier Series at Balmoral, producing one of only two double clear rounds to secure the win. It was a fantastic result for Plusvital, with ambassadors Mikey Pender and Francis Derwin finishing first and second, while the battle for the coveted Dublin Horse Show qualification places now heads to a thrilling final qualifying leg.

Darragh Ryan completed a remarkable Grand Prix treble at Maryville Stables after winning the fourth leg of the Plusvital Premier Series with Lady Blue du Pont Letot. Just five combinations progressed to the jump-off over a demanding 1.50m track, with Ryan producing an unbeatable round in 46.80 seconds. With only two qualifying legs remaining, the race for this year's Dublin Horse Show places is reaching an exciting conclusion.

Read the latest news from Plusvital, including Clem McMahon's Premier Series victory at Cavan, Irish success on the international stage in Paris, Meriden's winning streak, and exciting developments across the Plusvital team.

Jason Foley and the Ellie Guy and Chedington Equestrian-owned Cute Face claimed victory in the second leg of the Plusvital Premier Series at Mullingar Equestrian Centre on June 1st. The pair topped a field of 61 combinations over a challenging 1.50m track, producing the fastest of nine jump-off clear rounds to win in 40.95 seconds. The series now heads to Cavan Equestrian Centre on June 21st as riders continue their quest for valuable league points and qualification opportunities.