Madrid, Spain – November 30, 2019 – Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP) and Kardenta vant Meerhof won the €95,000 Alfonso X El Sabio University Trophy CSI 5*, presented by UAX yesterday during the IFEMA Madrid Horse Week CSI 5*-W/2* in Spain.

Sergio Álvarez Moya (ESP) & Kardenta vant Meerhof

The Spaniard and the 9-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood mare (Cardento x Concorde) were victorious in the winning round challenge, clearing all the 1.50m obstacles they faced throughout their two performances for a clean scorecard, securing first place in 36.89 seconds at the end of their second effort.

Christian Ahlmann (GER) aboard Solid Gold Z (Stakkato Gold x Calvin Z) were less than a less than a second behind the eventual winners, earning silver honors in 37.86 seconds.

Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Chalou earned third-place honors, registering no penalties and a winning-round time of 37.92 seconds.