World Cup Show Jumping - Coyle 20th In First Class

In the first of three classes that will decide the winner of the Show Jumping World Cup, Ireland's Trevor Coyle finished in the middle of the field last night in Las Vegas, with a 20th position in the blistering speed class at Las Vegas.

There were 41 riders and horses in the class, but three did not start. The class was won by the US's own McLain Ward, riding <Viktor>.

Tonight (Friday) the Armagh-born rider, who is now 44, competes with his American-owned mare <Fleur> in a jump-off class where the fences will max out at a massive 1m50 to 1m60, but he is likely to feel more comfortable here than in yesterday's speed class. Because of time differences, the result will not be known until Saturday morning, Irish time.

The final, and deciding, class of the World Cup Final takes place on Easter Sunday.

SHOW JUMPING RESULTS: CSI-W FINAL LAS VEGAS, USA, 16-20 APRIL 2003

Budweiser World Cup Final I
International Jumping Competition
Table C 1m50
FEI Art. 239, 263, 658.2.2
Thursday April 17, 2003

1) VIKTOR; Mclain WARD (USA) Time 72.73
2) H&M BUTTERFLY FLIP; Malin BARYARD (SWE) Time 74.05
3) BALOUBET DU ROUET Time 74.95

20) FLEUR 195; Trevor COYLE (IRL) Time 82.93

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