Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2024 – Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL) achieved an impressive victory in the €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*-W on Saturday at the 2024 IFEMA Madrid Horse Week, after a very fast ride with his horse HHS Vancouver, with a time of 61.95 seconds, which has been enough for him to get on the podium again.
The Austrian Alessandra Reich (AUT), with Galadermie PP Z, also signed a spectacular ride, finishing in 62.74 seconds, which allowed her to take second place.
French rider Philippe Rozier (FRA) completed the podium in third place, with a time of 62.90 seconds riding his mare Dirty Sweer, in a very fast ride that left him just one tenth of a second behind the Austrian rider.
The Virtus Trophy was presented to the winner by Javier Rozas, General Manager of Bodegas Virtus.
Final Results – €28,200 Virtus Trophy CSI 5*
1) Michael Pender (IRL) & HHS Vancouver – 0 – 61.95
2) Alessandra Reich (AUT) & Galadermie PP Z – 0 – 62.74
3) Philippe Rozier (FRA) & Dirty Sweer – 0 – 62.90
Source: Press Release (edited) from IFEMA Madrid Horse Week
Photo: © Oxersport / Manuel Queimadolos
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