The American rode the “super consistent” Helios vd Nosahoeve to victory in the starting field of 42 over Hector Loyola’s course.

Paired with United Touch S, the win marked their second triumph in as many weeks following a spectacular victory in Lyon.

There has not been a lot of movement at the top of most of the rankings; Naima Moreira Laliberté is now Canada's leading dressage rider.

The medal class at The Royal has turned out many developing young athletes on their way to represent Canada in international competition.

In her debut year in the 5* ranks, the young German piloted Iron Dames My Prins in just her 2nd WC class and her horse's first-ever jumpoff.

The American won his third major class of the show; two Canadians in the jump-off, with Tiffany Foster finishing second riding Electrique.

American rider Alex Matz added to his win column aboard Cashew CR on Friday night in the $85,680 Centennial Cup.

The pair took the two-day, three-round National 1.40m Jr/Am Jumping Championship for the third year in a row.

After this third qualifier in France, Gregory Wathelet (BEL) leads the World Cup Western European League standings.

The American was also awarded Leading International Rider honours at the event which ran at the Kentucky Horse Park, Oct. 29-Nov. 03.