The world #1's winning streak continues, this time aboard Grass de Mars during HITS Hudson Valley Championship Week.
Grand prix
There were some spooky surprises, an elimination and plenty of drama at the Dressage European Championship in Crozet, France.
The Colombian rider piloted Phelina De Septon, owned by Mario Deslauriers Inc.; Deslauriers was 10th in the class riding Latino.
The $5 million CPKC International Grand Prix on Sept. 7 represents the biggest single-day event payout in Canadian sport this year.
The Saturday feature at the Ottawa Welcome II saw the 27-year-old place one-two with Lazzaro and Pepe 348.
It was a triumphant return for Bluetooth OLD after an extended break from competition; Germany edged Portugal and the Netherlands in an 8-team roster.
The British rider led the way as all combinations met the minimum score requirement of 60% and move on to Saturday's Freestyle Final.
The rider cruised to his first-ever Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Victory to the delight of home-country fans in Mexico City.
Canada's Denielle Gallagher and Come Back De Massa place 3rd as the venue hosts its third international dressage competition of the year.
The 12 weeks of competition at Wellington International will feature the season finale $750,000 Rolex Grand Prix at the end of March.
