Allen ‘over the moon’ at five-star grand prix victory

Teenage show jumper Bertram Allen yesterday said he was "over the moon" following Sunday’s grand prix victory at the five-star Belgium nations cup show.

The Wexford 18-year-old and Molly Malone V provided one of only two triple clears against some of the world’s best riders, crossing the finish line over half a second faster than Dutchman Jur Vrieling and Flash Dance vd Kalevallei to claim the €50,000 first prize.

His most notable success, Allen confessed to being a little surprised.