Drama dominated the climax event of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival, when thunderstorms forced its cancellation last Saturday but the sun shone at the Palm Beach Equestrian Centre on Sunday for the rescheduled event.

Brash, who is the current world number 1, and Hello Sanctus snatched the winner’s prize of $120,000 with just over a second to spare over Moloney in the seven horse jump-off.