Barcelona, Spain – October 01, 2026 – The €28,200 Estrella Damm Trophy CSIO 5* kicked off high-level competition at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona on Thursday during the opening day of the CSIO Barcelona, event that culminates with the Longines League of Nations Final CSIO 5* this Sunday. Flying the red, white and blue Laura Kraut (USA) guided Carquilara PS towards third place in the 1.45m speed challenge.

The American and the 10-year-old grey Oldenburger mare (Caligula x Quilot) left all the poles up before completing the course in 75.11 seconds for a place amongst the top three.

Final Results – €28,200 Estrella Damm Trophy CSIO 5*

1) Jessica Mendoza (GBR) & In the Air – 0 – 74.24

2) João Victor Castro (BRA) & Sagan Z – 0 – 75.04

3) Laura Kraut (USA) & Carquilara PS – 0 – 75.11

Source: CSIO Barcelona

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Photos: © RCPB / Nacho Olano

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