Mikey Pender took home just over €54,000 for his World Cup win while Shane Breen collected almost €25,000 for his third place finish.
Irish Horse Board Director General Alison Corbally said: “This was a fantastic result to see an Irish horse and Irish rider take a five-star World Cup win in the United Arab Emirates. The Middle East has been a very popular market for Irish horses, with many high-profile sales over the last few years. Performances such as this one today from HHS Calais (ISH), once again highlight the exceptional talent of Irish horses, who continue to win at the very highest level. Many congratulations to Mikey Pender on his brilliant performance, to the Brennan family who bred HHS Calais (ISH) and to Shane Breen who made it two Irish riders on the podium