Kevin Jochems (NED) & Captain Cooper won the €200,000 Longines International Grand Prix of Ireland CSI 5* yesterday during the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5* in Ireland.

Seven combinations had qualified for the jump-off with the Dutchman and the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Namelus R x Corland) registering a clean run in 40.93 seconds for the victory.

Alexis Deroubaix (FRA) & Timon d’Aure (Mylord Carthago x Drakkar des Huffins) earned silver honors, completing their second flawless performance in 41.31 seconds.

Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) & Irenice Horta (Vigo d’Arsouilles x Diamant de Semilly) were the only other combination that had a clean scorecard, going through the finish line in 41.55 seconds.

Kevin Jochems (NED) hoisting the coveted Irish Trophy