Ward and High Star Hero celebrate a milestone victory at Tryon, with Christian Kukuk taking second and Mark Bluman third.

The US rider posted the first clear round of the class and never looked back to win the $150,000 lion's share of the rich 5* purse.

The difference in their jump-off rounds was a mere .03 seconds as Laura Kraut and Bisquetta rode to victory at DIHP.

The American rider won the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup at Santa Anita; two Canadians place top-ten.