The battle in Bordeaux was the most close-fought in years, with just fractions separating the winner from rival Boyd Exell.

The Swiss rider has been knocking on the door for months and finally put it all together with the Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, looming.

The title race is tighter than ever thanks to Belgium’s Dries Degrieck, who has upset the applecart and put himself into serious contention.

It was FEI Driving World Cup gold for the Australian at the Final in France, challenged by father-and-son legends Ijsbrand and Bram Chardon.

Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat left spectators aghast with his fearless victory in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Bordeaux in France.