Simon Delestre and Michael Duffy jump to glory in Valence

Simon Delestre and Michael Duffy jump to glory in Valence
The sportive program in Valence concluded on Friday evening with the 1.50m Longines Ranking class. It was Ireland's Michael Duffy who jumped to glory aboard the 12-year-old sire, Millfield Ultymate (by Ulysses M2s). The pair stopped the clock in 64.74 seconds.

A total of 10 combinations produced a clear round. Duffy was about three seconds faster as home rider, Edward Levy and the 12-year-old Rafale d'Hyverniere (by Le Plantero). The French show jumping rider crossed the finish faultless in 67.48 seconds.

Carlos Lopez followed in third with the Jarnac-daughter, Ulhana de Conde. Margaux Rocuer (Upper Star) and Laura Renwick (Shiraz II) followed in a fourth and fifth place.

 

 

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Earlier Simon Delestre made it a home win in the 1.55m Longines class. Together with his trusted 12-year-old Chesall Zimequest (by Casall). He claimed the over 16,000.00 Euro after a clear round in 40.48 seconds. Yesterday's winner, Elizabeth Madden placed as runner-up with the 11-year-old Breitling LS (by Quintero).

Michel Hendrix completed the stage with Baileys (by Indoctro), followed by neighbouring show jumping rider, Francois Mathy Jr. with Uno de la Roque (by Numero Uno).

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