A FANTASTIC week for the Irish in Sevilla, Spain was topped when Mikey Pender dominated the two-star Grand Prix in first and second place, while Susan Fitzpatrick slotted into third on the podium.

Fifteen combinations made it through to the 1.45m jump-off and Kildare’s Pender was unbeatable with his two mounts – the eight-year-old Irish Sport Horse HHS Burnchurch (Fortunus x Cavalier Royale) in top spot with the winning round of 37.53, and Casanova van Overis Z in second, a fraction slower in 37.59 seconds. Pender won just over €12,000.

Kilkenny’s Susan Fitzpatrick, who turned 19 last Thursday, slotted into third place with her eight-year-old Je T’Aime Flamenco-sired gelding Fellow Castlefield when clear in 39.88 seconds, collecting €4,125.

Earlier in the week, Pender was runner-up in Friday’s 1.45m two-phase with Casanova van Overis Z (0/0 28.25), with Fitzpatrick in fourth aboard Fellow Castlefield (0/0 29.08) and fifth aboard her top mount Cavalino (0/0 29.22).

Sligo’s Michael Kearins also picked up a win in Friday’s one-star seven-year-old class. Riding LMK Artisto (Argento x Peter Pan), Kearins was the fastest clear in 67.12 seconds. Pender finish fifth with the Irish Sport Horse HHS Calais (Cavalier Royale x OBOS Quality) (0/72.36).