Ocala, United States – July 17, 2025 – A picturesque, sunny Florida morning set the scene on Thursday for the highlight event of the day, the $32,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*. Twenty-five horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 countries vied for top honors.

FEI Level IV course designer Anderson Lima (BRA) set a delicate and technical track with a tight time allowed. Only six competitors managed to jump clear within the time to return for the jump-off. The shortened course proved just as challenging, with only three combinations delivering another clear round.

Captain Brian Cournane‘s (USA) clear effort aboard Glenbeigh Farm’s 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding, Castlefield Dream (Clinton x Cero), and stopped the clock at 40.17 seconds to finish just behind Busca in second.

Final Results – $32,000 Lugano Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 3*

1) Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) & Cristiano Obolensky – 0 / 0 – 38.12

2) Brian Cournane (USA) & Castlefield Dream – 0 / 0 – 40.17

3) Luis Pedro Biraben (ARG) & Georgina de Carles – 0 / 0 – 41.13

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © WEC / Andrew Ryback Photography

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