Gudrun Patteet conquers the Ascona Grand Prix

At the international show jumping in Ascona it were the lady riders who dominated the 1.60m Grand Prix. Riding the 10-years-old Silling-son, Sea Coast Atlantic, Belgium's Gudrun Patteet topped the class after a clear finish in 39.78 seconds. A victory worth over 31,000 Euro.

A total of 13 combinations produced a clear first round, qualifying for the jump-off. Finland's Anna-Julia Kontio and 13-year-old Pacific Des Essarts (by Diamant de Semilly) followed in a second place. The pair stopped the clock in 40.10 seconds.

Two Swiss ladies followed in a third and fourth place. Christina Liebherr tacked up L.B. Eagle Eye (by Darco) and placed third. Janika Sprunger and Aris CMS (by Nassau) finished in spot number four. Italy's Alberto Zorzi completed the top five. Aboard the 11-year-old Fair Light van T Heike (by Vigo d'Arsouilles), Zorzi finished clear in 41.93 seconds.

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