KILDARE’s Niall Talbot landed the Grand Prix win at the three-star San Giovanni In Marignano show in Italy with a convincing performance from his consistent performer Nicos De La Cense.

The 14-year-old chesnut gelding (by Eyken Des Fonenis) bounced back from injury to the delight of Talbot who said that he now feels better than ever before. Talbot picked up the lion’s share of the winnings with his €7,000 top prize.