Max Wachman & GRS Lady Amaro Claim Victory in the €30,200 Rent a Car Dénia Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Oliva Nova, Spain – October 16, 2026 – Max Wachman (IRL) and GRS Lady Amaro delivered a winning performance in the €30,200 Rent a Car Dénia Trophy CSI 3* speed challenge at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour – Autumn MET I, held at Centro Ecuestre Oliva Nova. Facing a competitive field of 58 combinations over the 1.55m track, the Irish rider produced a faultless round aboard GRS Lady Amaro, stopping the clock at 61.42 seconds to secure the top spot. The pair’s combination of speed and precision proved decisive in a demanding class where every second counted.

Representing Ireland, Wachman partnered with the 2013 chestnut Irish Sport Horse mare by Amaretto d’Arco out of a mare by Over the River to finish ahead of a strong international field. Only ten combinations managed to complete the course without penalties, highlighting the challenge posed by the track. Lars Kersten (NED) took second place with Cascalino 7, also delivering a clear round in 62.30 seconds, just 0.88 seconds behind the winners.

Belgium’s Bart Jay Junior Vandecasteele (BEL) completed the podium aboard Kadee van de Renthoeve Z, crossing the finish line clear in 64.81 seconds to claim third place. With three nations represented among the top three, the €30,200 Rent a Car Dénia CSI 3* speed challenge showcased the international depth of talent competing at the Autumn MET I.

Wachman and GRS Lady Amaro ultimately emerged as the combination to beat, setting the winning time in one of the event’s standout 1.55m contests.

Final Results – €30,200 Rent a Car Dénia CSI 3*

1) Max Wachman (IRL) & GRS Lady Amaro – 0 – 61.42

2) Lars Kersten (NED) & Cascalino 7 – 0 – 62.30

3) Bart Jay Junior Vandecasteele (BEL) & Kadee van de Renthoeve Z – 0 – 64.81

Source: Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

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Photos: © MET / www.1clicphoto.com / Hervé Bonnaud

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