Win for Niamh McEvoy in opening leg of Plusvital Premier Series

The opening leg of the 2025 SJI Plusvital Premier Series took place on May 11th, at Barnadown Equestrian Centre in Co Wexford, where Co Tyrone’s Niamh McEvoy dominated, filling three of the top four places.

After a 14-horse jump-off, McEvoy took victory with Rock Warrior, finishing just ahead of Kildare’s Mikey Pender in second with HHS Cyprus (ISH). Niamh McEvoy also took third spot on the podium with Olympic GL FVD and also finished fourth with BP Rocket Man.

The Plusvital Premier Series continues in Mullingar on June 1st/2nd followed by rounds in Cavan (June 22nd), Maryville (July 6th), Balmoral (July 20th), Tattersalls (July 27th) and Irish Breeders Classic (August 31st).