Limerick's Paul O’Shea and the 12-year-old mare Chancelloress recorded an impressive win in the GNP Seguros Grand Prix at Concurso de Salto La Silla in Monterrey on Sunday.
O'Shea put his mare’s speed to the test in the five star event and saw off Canada’s Mario Deslauriers and Bardolina by more than a second.
"When she jumps, she’s brave and tough," said O’Shea. "She’s really quick and has great technique. In the double oxers, I hardly had to push. When I saw that combination, I was happy because she jumps them really well and powerful."
Rounding out the podium, Germany's Jana Wargers finished in third aboard Limbridge.
Back in Europe, two Irish riders Finished inside the top four in Sunday’s four star Grand Prix at Vilamoura in Portugal.
Only five combinations jumped clear in the opening round, with Kildare’s Mikey Pender and HHS Fast Forward taking third place, just ahead of Kilkenny’s Jack Ryan and BBS McGregor.
Victory went to Germany’s Nicola Pohl and Exelero 2 with the only double clear of the competition.
