Riding Karen Swann’s Adventure De Kannan, the Tipperary rider was once again knocking on the door of a Grand Prix victory at the two-start show in Vilamoura, Portugal, but was denied the win by 0.39 seconds.

Breen and the 14-year-old gelding recorded one of only three clear opening rounds but they were beaten in the jump-off by Swiss rider Faye Schoch and her mount Novelle Europe Z. Schoch went clear in 42.24, while Breen finished in 42.63.