Form Guide for Sunday's Longines Grand Prix of Ireland

The EquiRatings guide to today's premier class at the Dublin Horse Show.

Federico Fernandez

24% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Davidoff 14 years old

Well-travelled combination, just returned to Europe after a successful couple of weeks spent in Calgary closed off with a 6th place in a 155. Jumped a lovely clear in the Sport Ireland Classic here.

Current Rating Ranked 33rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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615

160

6

R

12%

Highest Rated Performance 8th/Calgary, Spruce Meadows AB/2019

155

5

0

63

Rider FEI Ranking

122nd

150

10

9

7

9

Jerome Guery

33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Floris TN 13 years old

Newly paired combination that have already proven successful, maintaining a solid clear rate. Picked up a podium place in a 150 at Dinard two weeks ago. Interesting pair. Already jumped a 160 clear here on Wednesday.

Current Rating Ranked 13th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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697

160

4

8

4

40%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Dinard/2023

155

0 4

0

79

Rider FEI Ranking

28th

150

0 4

Robert Whitaker

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Vermento 10 years old

Winners of the 5* Grand Prix of Hickstead two weeks ago. Pair on stellar form with a solid clear rate.

Current Rating Ranked 23rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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678

160

8 0

0

50%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Nations Cup of Falsterbo/2023

155

88

Rider FEI Ranking

177th

150

4 0

0 0 4

Pius Schwizer Quilana Denfer 10 years old

18% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Have only formed a combination for 2 months, but have already picked up placings in two 3* Grand Prix.

Current Rating Ranked 40th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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525

160

12

0%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/St Gallen/2023

155

18

15

45

Rider FEI Ranking

42nd

150

13

4 12 0 8

Edouard Schmitz Gamin Van'T Naastveldhof 11 years old

33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Last year's DHS Grand Prix winners, so good venue form. Was a part of all three Swiss Nations Cup winning teams in St Gallen, Aachen and here in Dublin on Friday. Will want to defend title.

Current Rating Ranked 15th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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693

160

4 8 4 0 0 8 0 R

34%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Nations Cup of Aachen/2023

155

109

Rider FEI Ranking

53rd

150

Kevin Jochems

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

La Costa 12 years old

Strong start to the year with a 4* Grand Prix win in Vejer. Had a short break and now working their way back again. Jumped clear in Round 2 of Aga Khan on Friday.

Current Rating Ranked 29th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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630

160

16

13%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/World Cup of Basel, St. Jakobshalle/2023

155

0 0

4

16

90

Rider FEI Ranking

129th

150

0

8 0

Abdel Said

35% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Bonne Amie 10 years old

Just a 10-year-old that already ranks among the Top 20 horses in Belgium. Of the 7 160 five-star Grand Prix jumped in 2023 so far, has left all rails up in four of them. Double clear in Nations Cup here on Friday.

Current Rating Ranked 17th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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690

160

1 0 9

4 8 0

44%

Highest Rated Performance 7th/Grand Prix of Riesenbeck/2023

155

0

81

Rider FEI Ranking

63rd

150

7

Francois Xavier Boudant

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Brazyl du Mezel 12 years old

Great combination for France with a solid clear rate at 4* & 5* level. Produced 5* Grand Prix clears in Paris and most recently in Dinard.

Current Rating Ranked 19th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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688

160

0

8 4 4 R

0

19%

Highest Rated Performance 9th/Grand Prix of Paris/2023

155

4

77

Rider FEI Ranking

124th

150

4

Trevor Breen Highland President 11 years old

35% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Combination that's showing superb 5* Grand Prix form with two consecutive Top 5 finishes in A Coruna & Riesenbeck. Jumped a lovely clear here in the Sport Ireland Classic.

Current Rating Ranked 9th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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714

160

4 4 8 4

0

0

28%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Grand Prix of Riesenbeck/2023

155

0

4

94

Rider FEI Ranking

75th

150

Michael Duffy

35% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Zilton Sl Z 12 years old

Podium finish in last 5* Grand Prix in Mexico in April. No 160 outings since but had been building up to Dublin in lower classes with success and produced a nice clear in the 160 on Wednesday..

Current Rating Ranked 8th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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722

160

0 4

4

0

26%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Grand Prix of Mexico City/2022

155

4

0 0

84

Rider FEI Ranking

136th

150

8

Bryan Balsiger

37% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Chelsea Z 10 years old

Ten-year-old consistently producing clear rounds. One of 6 double clears in 5* Nations Cup of Sopot, after finishing Top 5 in the Grand Prix there as well. Part of the winning Swiss team of the Aga Khan here on Friday.

Current Rating Ranked 10th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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713

160

0 4 0 0

57%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Nations Cup of Sopot/2023

155

4

67

Rider FEI Ranking

36th

150

0

0 0

Loewie Joppen Havel van de Wolfsakker Z 12 years old

22% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

A horse that's demonstrating a very strong clear rate at 150 this year. Strong start to the year with a Top 5 finish in the 5* World Cup of Amsterdam.

Current Rating Ranked 35th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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605

160

4

7

13%

Highest Rated Performance 8th/'s-Hertogenbosch/2023

155

4 4

4

68

Rider FEI Ranking

250th

150

0

0

0

Nicolas Pizarro

42% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Pia Contra 12 years old

Well-experienced combination with a solid clear rate throughout their career together. Produced a strong double clear in Hamburg Grand Prix in May to finish just beside the podium. Good prep in Valkenswaard two weeks ago.

Current Rating Ranked 7th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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727

160

0

0 8 0 4 4

28%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Grand Prix of Hamburg/2023

155

2

78

Rider FEI Ranking

45th

150

0

Jonathan Smyth

21% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Mulvin Lui 13 years old

Mulvin Lui made his 5* debut here this weekend, only incurring 4 faults in both 160 classes. Had a successful weekend at the 3* in Bolesworth in July finishing on the podium in the 155 Grand Prix.

Current Rating Ranked 39th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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564

160

17

0%

Highest Rated Performance 8th/Vejer de la Frontera/2023

155

33

Rider FEI Ranking

945th

150

15 0 10

0 4 0 4

Roger Yves Bost Ballerine du Vilpion 12 years old

22% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Proven competitive in 4* & 5* classes up to 150 this year, but has been slightly lacking on 160 form.

Current Rating Ranked 27th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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641

160

15%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Lyon/2022

155

4

1

86

Rider FEI Ranking

95th

150

8 0 4 17 0 4

Samuel Hutton

30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Casablanca-H 13 years old

Great start to the year in Wellington with a Top 5 spot in the 4* Grand Prix. Recently finished in the Top 10 in a 160 speed class in Stockholm. Jumped clear in the Sport Ireland Classic here.

Current Rating Ranked 28th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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632

160

0 R

4

29%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Madrid/2023

155

R 0

4

68

Rider FEI Ranking

216th

150

4

0

Jenny Rankin

22% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Imar 10 years old

Consistent combination in 3* Grand Prix this year. Also finished in the Top 6 of the 4* Grand Prix of Geesteren and delivered a lovely 160 clear here on Wednesday.

Current Rating Ranked 36th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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587

160

15

25%

Highest Rated Performance 6th/Geesteren/2023

155

0

40

Rider FEI Ranking

453rd

150

5 4 4 6

4 4

Katharina Rhomberg

32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Cuma 5 11 years old

Solid combination with a strong 4* & 5* clear rate. Has already produced multiple clear rounds in Nations Cups so far this year, including the only double clear in Abu Dhabi. Jumped a stunning clear in the Sport Ireland Classic .

Current Rating Ranked 12th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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701

160

4 0 4

0 4

23%

Highest Rated Performance 6th/Nations Cup of St Gallen/2023

155

0

71

Rider FEI Ranking

135th

150

0

0

Duarte Seabra

33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Dourados 2 10 years old

One of the most consistent clear round jumpers at 4* & 5* level in 2023 so far. Only 10 years old but shaping up to be a fabulous horse for the Portuguese rider. Already produced a clear in the Sport Ireland Classic.

Current Rating Ranked 13th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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697

160

0

0

8

60%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Windsor/2023

155

0

69

Rider FEI Ranking

73rd

150

0

4 0

8

Martin Fuchs

48% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Leone Jei 11 years old

Pair finished on the podium in the 5* Grand Prix of Dinard two weeks ago. Martin has already produced two double clears in 5* Nations Cups this year. Rider and horse both showing stellar form.

Current Rating Ranked 1st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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754

160

4 0 5 9 4 0

0

46%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Grand Prix of Geneva/2022

155

14

112

Rider FEI Ranking

4th

150

Leopold van Asten VDL Groep Nino du Roton 10 years old

21% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Just a 10-year-old. This pair picked up a placing at their last outing in a 150 in Valkenswaard two weeks ago. Unlucky in both 160s with four faults each.

Current Rating Ranked 37th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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576

160

4

0%

Highest Rated Performance 10th/Rotterdam/2023

155

8

47

Rider FEI Ranking

206th

150

0

12

4 4 8 0

Steve Guerdat Venard de Cerisy 14 years old

48% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Already a three-time 5* Nations Cup winner this season (St Gallen; Aachen, Dublin) thanks to their three double clears. Combination that delivers when it matters and on terrific form to do so.

Current Rating Ranked 2nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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751

160

4 0 0 4 0 0 4

48%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Nations Cup of Aachen/2023

155

8

109

Rider FEI Ranking

12th

150

Cian O'Connor

30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Eve d'Ouilly 9 years old

Just nine years of age and therefore limited exposure at this level. Nevertheless produced a second round clear in her 5* Nations Cup debut Rotterdam last month to help Ireland finish second. Repeated that here on Friday.

Current Rating Ranked 26th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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645

160

8

4 0

50%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Nations Cup of Rotterdam/2023

155

82

Rider FEI Ranking

105th

150

8

6

Denis Lynch Brooklyn Heights 14 years old

32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Started 2023 off strong on World Cup series with a Top 10 finish in the Finals in Omaha. After a break, returned to outdoor season last month. Pair that can be lethal against the clock.

Current Rating Ranked 11th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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712

160

8 4 0 0 12

12

34%

Highest Rated Performance 7th/World Cup Final/2023

155

4

101

Rider FEI Ranking

41st

150

0

Commandant Geoff Curran

20% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Tempo Manor 11 years old

Have been a part of two 3* Nations Cup teams in recent months. They have also picked up a couple of 3* Grand Prix placings along the way. Tempo Manor made his 5* debut here this week.

Current Rating Ranked 38th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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571

160

0%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/St Tropez - Grimaud/2022

155

32

Rider FEI Ranking

553rd

150

0 0 8 8 4 4

Ioli Mytilineou l'Artiste de Toxandra 12 years old

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Combination that finished in the Top 20 at last year's World Championships. Finished second at their last outing in the 5* Grand Prix of A Coruna. Deceptively fast.

Current Rating Ranked 16th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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691

160

10

0 0

54%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Grand Prix of La Corua/2023

155

4 0

0

89

Rider FEI Ranking

77th

150

0

4

Max Wachman

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Kilkenny 11 years old

Combination that's only been paired for a couple of months. Already made their 5* Nations Cup debut in La Baule in May. Top 6 finish in 4* Grand Prix Valkenswaard two weeks ago.

Current Rating Ranked 20th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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687

160

0 8 13

4

45%

Highest Rated Performance 7th/Tokyo/2021

155

4

0

99

Rider FEI Ranking

215th

150

E 0

Harry Charles

39% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Romeo 88 14 years old

Olympic and World Championship pair. Helped GB finish as runners-up in Aachen Nations Cup with a crucial Round 2 clear at last outing. Solid under pressure, but Friday's Nations Cup didn't go their way.

Current Rating Ranked 3rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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743

160

4 0 0 8 4 8 0

44%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Praha/2019

155

0

107

Rider FEI Ranking

22nd

150

Jack Ryan Bbs Mcgregor 11 years old

32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Part of the winning Irish team in the Nations Cup of Rome. Delivered a crucial double clear in Hickstead two weeks ago. Produced a beautiful clear in the Sport Ireland Classic & Cashel Hotel Stakes.

Current Rating Ranked 22nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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681

160

4 R 0 8

0 0

46%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Nations Cup of Rome - Piazza di Siena/2023

155

101

Rider FEI Ranking

212th

150

0 0

Jordan Coyle

27% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

For Gold 12 years old

This combination finished third in the 3* Grand Prix in New York last May. They have already finished in the Top 5 in the 145 here on Wednesday.

Current Rating Ranked 31st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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622

160

4

0%

Highest Rated Performance 7th/Vancouver - Langley BC/2023

155

50

Rider FEI Ranking

107th

150

44 0 4 0 0 0 4

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar

32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Legend 12 years old

Horse that's building up form after having a year off competing in 2022, finished second in their first 5* 160 since 2021 in the Sport Ireland Classic. Produced a clear in the Nations Cup on Friday too.

Current Rating Ranked 24th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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660

160

4 8 5 1 12

25%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Grand Prix of St Tropez - Grimaud/2021

155

12

4

94

Rider FEI Ranking

52nd

150

0

Tom Wachman

32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Berlux Z 12 years old

Have formed a combination for less than 3 months and have already jumped a clear in their 155 debut in Riesenbeck. Horse that won the Aga Khan here last year with Tom's brother.

Current Rating Ranked 18th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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689

160

5

4

13%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/Nations Cup of Knokke/2022

155

4 0

0

4

85

Rider FEI Ranking

465th

150

4 8

Harry Allen

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Calculatus 9 years old

Young combination of 9-year-old horse and U25 rider. Already two podium finishes in 3* Grand Prix this year: Bratislava and Ommen last month. Finished second in the Cashel Palace Hotel Stakes on Thursday.

Current Rating Ranked 30th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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624

160

8

33%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Vejer de la Frontera/2023

155

0

4 0

58

Rider FEI Ranking

306th

150

4

0

8

8

Daniel Coyle

42% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Legacy 13 years old

Canadian-based combination with a wealth of experience that's been on fire on their European tour. Finished as runner-up in the Rotterdam Grand Prix and most recently produced a clear to help Ireland finish second in the Hickstead Nations Cup.

Current Rating Ranked 5th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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731

160

0

4 R 4 0

41%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Nations Cup of Rotterdam/2022

155

4 R

92

Rider FEI Ranking

15th

150

0

Shane Sweetnam Out of the Blue Scf 9 years old

33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

One of the current Top 5 rated nine-year-olds in the world. Performed superbly in Aachen picking up 3 Top 12 placings. Competitive combination proven by a superb win in the Sport Ireland Classic an Top 5 in Cashel Stakes. Could be a big day for this horse. Recent Form

Current Rating Ranked 21st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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686

160

0

12

75%

Highest Rated Performance 6th/Miami Beach, FL/2023

155

4

64

Rider FEI Ranking

7th

150

0 0 0

4 0

Jessica Burke

22% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Nikey HH 10 years old

Good spring season in Arezzo where this pair finished in the Top 10 of the 4* Grand Prix.

Current Rating Ranked 34th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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607

160

R

25%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/St L/2022

155

4

4 8 8

53

Rider FEI Ranking

179th

150

0

0

4

Michael Pender

39% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Hhs Calais 12 years old

Already a two-time 4* Grand Prix winner this year. Produced a crucial double clear for the win in the 5* Nations Cup of Rome in May. Will be motivated to perform in front of home crowd here today.

Current Rating Ranked 5th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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731

160

0 4 8 0 0 4 4

34%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Grand Prix of Riyadh/2022

155

107

Rider FEI Ranking

86th

150

0

Shane Breen Cuick Star Kervec 11 years old

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Coming off the back of a successful weekend in Hickstead helping Ireland finish second in the Nations Cup and picking up a Top 10 spot in the 5* Grand Prix.

Current Rating Ranked 32nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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619

160

8 12 8 9 8 8 4

5%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Hamburg/2023

155

0

78

Rider FEI Ranking

57th

150

Richard Howley Consulent de Prelet Z 12 years old

30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Winners of the Cashel Stakes on Thursday. Recently finished in the Top 10 of the 5* Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Also a 3* Grand Prix winner earlier this year.

Current Rating Ranked 24th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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660

160

4 4 4 R

25%

Highest Rated Performance 10th/Monte Carlo, Port Hercule/2023

155

5 0 0 4

62

Rider FEI Ranking

141st

150

Bertram Allen

42% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 31%

Pacino Amiro 11 years old

Vastly experienced pair. Finished on the podium in their last three 5* Grand Prix topped off with a win in La Coruna. Third highest-rated Irish horse. Fast four faults in the Sport Ireland Classic and Cashel Stakes. Will want to produce a clear in front of home crowd. Recent Form

Current Rating Ranked 4th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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734

160

0

4 12 8 0 0

32%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Grand Prix of Wellington FL/2022

155

100

Rider FEI Ranking

24th

150

7

6

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