The Dutch four-in-hand driver won his first World Cup of the season by a mere 0.1 point, but it clinched a spot in the final in Bordeaux.

The Australian current world #1-ranked four-in-hand driver and his team were polished and consistent over the two days of competition.

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

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

The Belgian farrier added his name to the four-in-hand driving elite and sealed his place in the World Cup Final in Bordeaux next month.

The Australian was dogged the entire way by Dutch rival Bram Chardon as teams have only one more qualifying leg to go before the Final in Bordeaux.

The Dutch driver and his team of greys took the fourth leg of the 2023-24 FEI Driving World Cup at the Sweden International Horse Show.

Bram Chardon wins his third consecutive European title, Netherlands takes team gold and para drivers compete for Grade 1 and 2 honours.

The Dutch driver now shares top spot in the series with Aussie Boyd Exell; the pair will face off next in Leipzig, Germany.

The new FEI Driving World Cup victor (and imminent father-to-be) ousted the reigning champion in an exciting drive-off in Leipzig.