Extraordinary performance by Italy in Dublin

Regardless of the apparent difficulty for Italy, their class shone through. The icing on the cake came from Bucci, Italian Champion 2008, who concluded his participation in the Irish CSIO with a clear run which contributed immensely to an Azzurri success in the team final.12 points to capture first place and the Italian tricolour was unfurled in Dublin.
Also on the podium were Switzerland and Great Britain.