LAS Vegas – America’s entertainment capital – has certainly hit the mark on the entertainment front as the host city for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup show jumping final. Yet even the most experienced high roller would hedge their bets on this year’s champion.

Of course Ireland and a whole new legion of fans in Las Vegas are rooting for Bertram Allen. The quietly-spoken pride of Wexford and his gutsy grey mare are the talk of the Thomas & Mack Center after their brilliant win on the opening night (Thursday).