GAVIN Harley was best of the Irish in the $72,900 North Face Farm Grand Prix CSI2* as he took ninth place with Very Chic Du Tillard.

A field of 65 international athletes were hopeful to close the week out with a win. After besting a nail-biting 12-horse jump-off, it was Hunter Holloway and Pepita Con Spita who led the victory gallop and took home the top prize.

Harley and Very Chic Du Tillard, had an unlucky four faults in a time of 37.06, which was a second slower than the winner.