Ireland's Cian O'Connor, 31, has been awarded the leading rider trophy after finishing second in the four-star Grand Prix at Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates today (Saturday, 5 Febraury 2011) with the Irish-bred gelding Larkhill Cruiser.
Cian racked up a total of five second places during this week's three-day show. He has also picked up the leading rider award for the entire Arab World Cup qualifying league, which took place over the last month in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain, due to his consistent top five placings.
The Meath-based rider's Irish-bred gelding Larkhill Cruiser also took the leading horse award for the tour.
Today's Al Ain Grand Prix was won by Syria's Yasser al Sherif and Gemini, beating the Irish combination by just over a second.
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