Edited press release from Spruce Meadows Media

Daniel Coyle of Ireland secured two victories on Friday at the CSI5* Spruce Meadows 'Continental', presented by Rolex, winning the Mustangs 1.55m with Incredible (Clinton x Heartbreaker) and earlier in the day the Partners 1.50m with Legacy (Chippendale Z x Bon Ami) – not an easy feat at Spruce Meadows.

In the 1.55m Mustangs, the Irish piloted his grey gelding Incredible through FEI course designer Peter Grant’s (CAN) track, where sixteen horse-and-rider combinations qualified for the jump-off. However, no one could catch Coyle who posted the fastest, clear jump-off ride with a time of 38.66 seconds. Kara Chad (CAN) and Igor GPH (Harley x Crawford 5) took the runner-up spot, while Matthew Sampson (GBR) aboard Ebolensky (Clinton x Heartbreaker) placed third. 

“I can't say enough good things about Spruce Meadows," Coyle said. "I've learned so much here, my horses have learned so much here. It's an amazing job what they're doing; they never stop making the place better. They put the new ring (footing) in last year. I think it's even better this year. So I'm looking forward to the weekend and we've had a great start.”