Competing against Richard Spooner in the jump-off of a grand prix is never easy, but when you go after him at least you know exactly how fast you have to go. Argentine rider Guillermo Obligado had that chance in the $50,000 L.A. International Grand Prix at the Los Angeles International Jumping Festival, Burbank, Calif., Sept. 21-25.

"He was fast, but he went around in one place," said Obligado, who used that information as he sped to the victory aboard his own Carlson.