The handsome Andalusian stallion and his Spanish rider thrilled the home audience and improved on their third-place finish in the Grand Prix.

The 17-year-old gelding was in a class of his own, scoring 86.880 to finish well ahead of the field in the FEI Dressage World Cup.

Jumping, dressage, para-dressage, eventing, driving and vaulting will take place at the German venue; Al Ula in KSA will host endurance.

The pair were awarded the overall 2023 Canadian Hunter Derby Championship, while a Royal Dressage Showcase also wowed the Royal crowd.

The leaders hold fast to their spots at the top of the leaderboards, while others have made significant leaps up the world rankings.

The German rider took the second leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup Western European League with a winning score of 83.415%.

Julio Mendoza Loor and Jewel’s Goldstrike blew the competition away, scoring over 87% in a test brimming with confidence and class.

Camille Carier Bergeron and Sound of Silence 4 performed a beautiful freestyle to wrap up the dressage portion of the Games.

The young American squad came out with guns blazing, winning the country's ninth Pan Am Games Dressage team title.

Team Canada won the bronze medal and the all-important 2024 Olympic qualification, while USA won gold and Brazil silver.