ITALY’s Emanuele Gaudiano and Caspar 232 (Casper x Padarco) claimed the win in the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Monaco in a gutsy performance in a nine-horse jump-off from 42 starters. A delighted Gaudiano, who was €105,600 richer for the win, said: “For every rider to win a Grand Prix is good, but to win a Global Champions Tour Grand Prix is special – it’s amazing.”

Fans of the stallion Casall ASK will be interested to know that not only did he finish third in the Grand Prix with Rolf Goran Bengtsson, he also sired the runner-up Casallo Z.