The Irish rider/horse combination were one of seven, from thirty-three competitors, to jump clear in the first round and advance to the jump-off.

The course built by FEI Course Designer Anderson Lima of Mexico featured 13 obstacles, and a total of 16 jumping efforts.

Aboard For Gold, Coyle triggered the finish line at 38.64 seconds, over two seconds faster than Mexican Patricio Pasquel who finished in second with a time of 40.75 seconds.

Ireland’s Conor Swail claimed the third podium spot with Qoreen Van ‘T Ruytershof, going clear in the jump-off round in 40.81 seconds.

Daniel Coyle and Farrel were seventh in 42.28 seconds, having eight faults in their jump-off round.

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The Derry rider and For Gold won the RBC Capital Markets Cup 1.50m class at the  ‘National’ CSI5* event.

In a five horse jump-off, there were three Irish combinations and two from Mexico.

The Irish trio took the three spots on the winners’ podium, with Coyle, who was last to compete in the jump-off taking the highest podium step.

The 14-year-old For Gold gave it his all and stopped the timers with a clear round in 35.85 seconds to seal another victory for Ireland.

Conor Swail and My Lady Lavista, who were third in the Recon Metal Cup 1.55m on Thursday night, were runners-up in this class, with a clear in a time of 36.78 seconds.

Darragh Kenny, a winner aboard Eddy Blue in the Recon Metal 1.55m in the International Ring on Thursday, combined with Diaroubet on this occasion to take third place in 37.56 seconds.

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Jordan Coyle, who claimed a victory earlier in the day in the CSI2* Big Tour 1.45m class, Coyle was on the hunt for another win.

Riding full speed across the grass arena, he stopped the clock at 65.45 seconds, taking the lead with his 13 year old bay gelding For Gold. When asked about his win, Coyle explained that he had a good feeling in the arena, saying:

“It’s always nice to win. I think he jumped very well today.” He went on to say, “It’s my first time competing in Europe other than the Dublin Horse Show. It’s really fantastic here. I would like to win all the classes this weekend. I actually have some very good horses here. So fingers crossed!”

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