Jessica Kurten scoops Dublin Grand Prix

Jessica Kurten made her visit to the Failte Ireland Dublin Horse Show more than worthwhile today (Sunday) when she scooped the 42,000 euro first prize in the Longines Grand Prix with Lady Georgina Forbes's mare 'Castle Forbes Libertina'.

With a classic double clear round the Antrim-born rider saw off Belgian challenger Patrick Spits, whose single time fault relegated him to second place and the runner-up prize of 29,000 euro.

A promising bid for the trophy by 37 year-old Irish rider Niall Talbot and 'Tequi D'I CH', who recorded the only other zero score in the penultimate round, came adrift when the combination left one pole on the ground to take fifth place overall.

Mayo-born Cameron Hanley finished in 11th place on 'Southwind VDL', while Capt. David O'Brien was 14th on the grey Cruising mare 'Mo Chroi'.