Yesterdays qualifying track for the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI5* in Florida was sure to be a challenge worthy of the elite combinations contesting it. Still, no one could beat the experienced and speedy duo of Bertram and Pacino Amiro.

Photo @sportfot With 14 combinations making it to the jump-off in the Adequan WEF challenging cup, only ten combinations made it for the shortened course as four riders decided to save their jumps for another day.

Several competitors produced a fast and fault-free finish. Still, none could have a better ride than Bertram and Aiden McGrorys Pacino Amiro. I started him off out here on the grass during his first week [at WEF] because I knew the next three five-stars were on the sand. I think the reason we were so successful in todays jump-off was because I didnt lose my pace anywhere. Every time I turned, something nice came up and I didnt have to do anything crazy or wild, Bertram said. With the Rolex Grand Prix coming up on Saturday, Pacino and Bertram could not have had a better start to the week, especially considering their recent victory in the five-star Lugano Diamonds Grand Prix.