Sunday's feature in San Juan Capistrano saw just two clear rounds with the Portuguese rider edging Shawn Casady and Captain Jack.
Europe loses its second major Nations Cup fixture as a result of uncertainty over the re-opening of Irish society.
The Canadian steered Chacco Kid to 4th place in the Du Grand Chesall during the Hubside Spring Tour in St. Tropez.
The feature class of Week 3 of the ESP Spring Series in Wellington, FL, was contested by 42 riders on the grass Derby Field.
The 2021 event will proceed on its scheduled July dates but as a CSI2* instead of a 5* and be primarily aimed at British-based riders.
The decision and Rankings revision means that a Sri Lankan show jumper will now get the individual spot previously awarded to Hong Kong.
US rider's new partnership with Baloutinue continues to blossom; top Canadian is Erynn Ballard with Jack Van’t Kattenheye in 7th place.
Canadians were prominent as the ESP Spring Series week 2 opened, with a second place for Ballard and a win for Asta Torokvei's Gamble.
Organizers of the LGCT event say it will proceed with 50% capacity and anti-COVID-19 and anti-EHV protocols implemented.
The final Sunday wrapped up the 12-week tournament in Wellington with a win for Ireland's David Blake and Dy Zento.