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Gonzalo Busca Roca & Cristiano Obolensky Conquer the $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 08, 2024 – The ESP Year End Awards week at Wellington International concluded with Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) claiming victory in the $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix aboard his talented gelding, Cristiano Obolensky.

Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) & Cristiano Obolensky

Reflecting on his 9-year-old partner, Roca shared, “I’ve ridden him since he was seven. He’s always been really talented—brave, scopey, and super careful.” He added, “He’s a lion. He’s ready every time to fight and give 100%.”

The grand prix featured 32 entries, with only five advancing to the jump-off. Roca and Cristiano Obolensky clinched the win with a lightning-fast time of 43.147 seconds.

Alannah Wagstaff (USA) & Great Thing

The winners narrowly edged out Alannah Wagstaff (USA) and Great Thing, who finished in 43.169 seconds.

Rebecca Conway (USA) & Con Coleur

Rebecca Conway (USA) rounded out the top three, piloting Con Coleur, owned by Blue Hill Farm, LLC, to a speedy time of 44.237 seconds.

Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) & Cristiano Obolensky

Final Results – $25,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix

1) Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) & Cristiano Obolensky – 0 / 0 – 43.147

2) Alannah Wagstaff (USA) & Great Thing– 0 / 0 – 43.169

3) Rebecca Conway (USA) & Con Coleur – 0 / 0 – 44.237

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein



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