The Irishman rode Diadema Della Caccia to victory in the €164,800 Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.

A second-round tie led to an exciting jump-off with neighbour Ireland, with last years’ victors Germany taking third in Barcelona.

Canada's #1-ranked rider steered the nine-year-old gelding to victory in a 10-horse jump-off during the Highland Horse Show in New York.

The European champion took the RCPB Cup aboard Gangster Montdesir in a field of 42 over Spanish CD Santiago Varela's track.

There are 15 candidates nominated across four award categories – Best Athlete, Rising Star, Best Groom, and Inspire.

The top eight qualifying teams will square off at the Real Club de Polo, where facilities have been upgraded after concerns were raised last year.

Ten teams took to Italian course designer Uliano Vezzani's track but when it all shook out, Saudi Arabia edged Italy and Great Britain.

This time it was the $340,000 Grand Prix of Greenwich in Connecticut, riding the brilliant mare Toulayna during MLSJ leg 3.

Zume Gallaher (USA) rode Ellouthago PS to win the $100,000 Grand Prix CSI3* during the Split Rock Fall Series.

Competition highlights in the sunny North African nation include the CSIO4*-W Grand Prix on Friday and the Nations Cup on Sunday.