A tight jump-off saw seven horse-and-rider combinations return to battle for top honours. Entering as the final pair in the deciding round, Keenan executed a brilliant, fast-paced performance aboard the British-bred stallion bred by Brendon Stud. The American rider stopped the clock at a blazing 36.69 seconds, taking the win in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

"When I got him he only jumped up to a twostar-level, so we have grown together," Keenan says after her win. "I do know he can be incredible quick so we could take the necessary risks. His extra name, Ken ... I got him on my birthday when the BArbie movie came out, and I like Barbie, so he could be my Ken!" Keenan laughs.

Ireland’s Daniel Coyle pushed hard for the victory with the experienced 16-year-old KWPN gelding Farrel (v. Cardento x Stakkato), bred by VDL Stud. Coyle delivered a second flawless round in 37.13 seconds, missing out on the top spot by less than half a second to secure the runner-up position.

The podium was completed by World No. 3 Shane Sweetnam, representing Ireland. Riding the 11-year-old BWP mare Pia Maria H (v. Kasanova de la Pomme x Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve), bred by M. Hillen, Sweetnam laid down a clean jump-off round in 38.09 seconds.

Two more American stars rounded out the top five. McLain Ward piloted Jordan Molga M (v. Etoulon x Hgt Dulf van den Bisschop) to fourth place with a double-clear effort in 38.44 seconds. Canada’s Erynn Ballard followed closely behind in fifth place, posting a clear round in 39.50 seconds aboard Genius de Rance (v. Quitus d'Armanville x Quick Star).

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