Kurten fifth, Sweetnam eighth in Swiss Grand Prix

In a 36-strong starting field that boasted some of the world's top riders, Ireland claimed two top ten spots in this afternoon's Longines Grand Prix at St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Sun, 05 Jun, 2011 - 17:09

In a 36-strong starting field that boasted some of the world's top riders, Ireland claimed two top ten spots in this afternoon's Longines Grand Prix at St. Gallen in Switzerland.

One of ten through to the second round, Antrim-born Jessica Kurten took fifth place with the bay gelding 'Lektor' on a double-clear round, while Cork-born Shane Sweetnam had an eighth with the Darco stallion 'Amaretto Darco' after dislodging a single fence in their second outing.

Kurten picked up €17,000 for her place, while Sweetnam returned to his Florida base €9,300 richer.

The Grand Prix was won by Britain's Nick Skelton and 'Carlo', while the irish-bred stallion 'Flexible' took the runner-up place with the USA's Rich Fellers in the saddle.

SHOW JUMPING RESULTS: CSIO5* ST GALLEN SWITZERLAND JUNE 2-5 2011

Longines Grand Prix of Switzerland

International Jumping Competition

Table A in two Rounds

FEI Art. 273.3.3 + Art. 273.2.2

1m60

Sunday, June 5, 2011

1) Carlo; Nick SKELTON (GBR) Faults 0.0/0.00 Time 43.58

2) Flexible (ISH); Rich FELLERS (USA) Faults 0.0/0.00 Time 44.83

3) Romantovich Take One; Christine MCCREA (USA) Faults 0.0/0.00 Time 46.93

5) Lektor; Jessica KURTEN (IRL) Faults 0.0/0.00 Time 52.33

8) Amaretto D'Arco; Shane SWEETNAM (IRL) Faults 0.0/4.00 Time 49.05