The penultimate qualifying leg of the Longines League of Nations took place on Friday at CHIO Rotterdam, NED.
Show Jumping
The City of Light provided a breathtaking backdrop for the battle for the lion's share of the €308,600 total prize money.
The Irish Sport Horse Rincoola Milsean returned from injury to capture his first major international victory since his comeback.
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Matt Sampson and Un Secreto Z won the feature Derby on opening day; he recently set up a new yard near the showground along with Canadian fiancée Kara Chad.
Two young riders were the only ones to make the jump-off in the €500,000 event against a star-studded international field.
It was a memorable debut for Mark Bluman, who won RBC Grand Prix of Canada and placed one-two in the RBC Capital Markets Cup.
Italy’s Piergiorgio Bucci claimed victory riding Hantano in the grand finale of the Jumping International de La Baule.
The eye-catching youngster fetched a winning price of €386,000 after a bidding war between Hungary and the UAE.
The longtime Spruce Meadows competitor, currently ranked #74 in the FEI World Rankings, made the decision to ride under the Canadian flag.
