Richard Vogel & Gangster Montdesir Rise Above the Rain to Win the $362,319 AON Grand Prix CSI 5*

By Jumper News on 2026-06-29

Calgary, Canada – June 28, 2026 – The $362,319 AON Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex 1.60m, brought the Spruce Meadows ‘Pan American’ CSI 5* & CSI 2*, presented by Rolex to a thrilling conclusion on Sunday afternoon. Despite persistent rain, 31 horse-and-rider combinations passed through the iconic Clock Tower to take on FEI Course Designer Anderson Lima‘s (BRA) demanding Grand Prix track.

The course proved to be a true test of skill and precision, with faults spread throughout the track rather than concentrated at any one obstacle. By the end of the first round, only three combinations had managed to leave all the rails in place: New Zealand’s Katie Laurie (NZL) aboard Django II, Germany’s Richard Vogel (GER) with Gangster Montdesir, and Czechia’s Vaclav Stanek riding Quintin.

Stanek’s faultless effort, however, came with a heartbreaking twist. Crossing the finish line in 85.08 seconds, he incurred a single time penalty —just 0.08 seconds over the allotted time—leaving him in the eventual third-place position and unable to advance to the jump-off.

Laurie and Django II, winners of the Grand Prix at the ‘Continental’ earlier this summer, were first to return for the jump-off. An unfortunate rail opened the door for Vogel and Gangster Montdesir, who delivered a composed and fault-free performance. Stopping the clock in 52.74 seconds, the German pair secured victory in the $362,319 AON Grand Prix CSI 5*, presented by Rolex, capping off an exceptional week of competition at Spruce Meadows.

Vaclav Stanek‘s (CZE) remarkable first-round performance earned him the bronze position, while Laurie and Django II finished as runners-up.

**Richard Vogel** (GER) & **Gangster Montdesir**

This was Vogel’s third victory of the day, fourth of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex.

“The beginning of the week, his (Gangster Montdesir) first time entering the International Ring, he was quite impressed, but I’m even more happy how quick he developed and how good he was today.” Richard Vogel on his strong string of horses and how they’re adapting to Spruce Meadows.

Final Results – $362,319 AON Grand Prix CSI 5*

1) Richard Vogel (GER) & Gangster Montdesir – 0 / 0 – 52.74

2) Katie Laurie (NZL) & Django II – 0 / 4 – 52.61

3) Vaclav Stanek (CZE) & Quintin – 4 – 85.08

FULL RESULTS

Source: Press Release from Spruce Meadows Media