BERTRAM Allen and Molly Malone V claimed victory in the 1.50m Gaston Glock’s Championat at the five-star show in Villach Treffen, Austria this afternoon Friday.

The world number 10 and his grey mare jumped a double clear round in 50.44 seconds to win the class ahead of Italian Perigiorgio Bucci and Casallo Z(51.47) and French rider Kevin Staut on Elky Van Het Indihof HDC (52.67).

Forty eight high-class participating duos announced they were ready to start in the first of five world ranking list jumping events this weekend.

The field of 48 starting combinations, which included Olympic winners, world and European champions with their top horses , was reduced to 22 for the second round but none could better the Wexford rider.

“Today everything was just right. My horses are in top shape and conditions here are outstanding. I will be riding Molly in the GLOCK’s 5* Grand Prix on Sunday too and do hope to be amongst the leaders again,” said Allen after his win.

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