The event ended with the Irish national anthem sounding for Mark McAuley – based at La Tuilière Stables, not far from Geneva –, basé aux écuries de la Tuilière, tout près de Genève, on board Lady Amaro. Switzerland's Elian Baumann (Clintfino) finished an excellent second, with Olympic champion Ben Maher (Enjeu de Grisien) completing the top three.

Mark McAuley: "I always try to perform in Geneva because it’s become a second home for me. It’s a great start to the weekend and I hope it sets the tone for the rest of the event (laughs)."