Win for Allen and Castlefield Vegas

Bertram Allen got off to the perfect start with the Irish Sport Horse Castlefield Vegas (Cassino x Lux Z) when winning Thursday’s five-star 1.40m at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. The pair were the fastest of 10 double clear rounds in 29.91, almost two seconds faster than Japan’s Karen Polle and Baccarat du Tertre (0/0 31.45), while Co Cork’s Shane Sweetnam slotted into third with Volo’s Diamond (0/0 32.58).