Patrice Delaveau on top of French-colored CSI4* Grand Prix in Rouen

Patrice Delaveau on top of French-colored CSI4* Grand Prix in Rouen
The Equi Seine, four star international competition in Rouen promised to offer top sport and clash between the French competitors. The French dominated the Grand Prix, translating it in a complete French top five.

A total of nine combinations returned for the jump-off of this 1.60m level class. Patric Delaveau jumped to victory aboard the 10-year-old Zangersheide-mare, Leontine Ledimar Z HDC. Together with the Lovefever II-daughter, Delaveau crossed the finish in 37.32 seconds.

The 10-year-old mare was bred in Belgium, only last week the combination placed fifth at the CSI3* Grand Prix in Liège. Delaveau's compatriot, Julien Epaillard settled as runner-up.

Epaillard and Toupie de la Roque (by Kannan) stopped the timer in 37.67 seconds, staying ahead of Laurent Goffinet and the SF-mare, Quinette du Quesnoy (by Helios de la Cour II).

Adeline Hecart (Pasha du Gue, by Dollar dela Pierre) and Margaux Bost (As de Papignies, by Kashmir van Schuttershof) completed the top five.

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