TWO Irish riders took home their fair share of the prize fund from the five-star $750,000 Grand Prix, part of the Rolex Series, at Wellington International, with Derry’s Jordan Coyle on Chaccolino finishing just off the podium in fourth place, followed by Wexford’s Bertram Allen on Qonquest De Rigo in fifth.

The highlight of Saturday’s schedule saw 40 starters doing battle for the generous prize fund, with just eight combinations keeping all the poles standing in the first round. This led to a competitive jump-off, with only four able to repeat their clear round.