The 1.60m Grand Prix was the highlight of the CSI5* World Cup in Thermal. Seven combinations qualified for the final jump-off. It was Kyle King who jumped to victory aboard the Zangersheide mare Kayenne Z (by Kannan), bred by Kristof Engelen!
Seven pairs cleared the initial round to qualify for the jump-off of this 1.60m World Cup. Riding the 11-year-old Kannan mare, Kayenne Z, Kyle King finished just ahead of fellow countryman Karl Cook.
"This mare makes dreams come true; she always gives her best and keeps pushing!" King shared after his win. "I’ve had goals throughout my entire career, and thanks to this mare, I can actually achieve them. This is the horse I’ve been waiting for my whole career. The fact that these arenas are my home turf makes this win even more special!"
Karl Cook took second place on the podium with the 11-year-old SF mare, Foxy de la Roque (Armitages Boy). Third place went to Kaitlin Campbell and the gelding Karius (Van Gogh), bred by JVL Sporthorses.
Four combinations managed to stay clear in the jump-off. Conor Swail ultimately finished fourth with the 13-year-old Casturano (Castelan). The fastest time of the day belonged to Belgium's Gregory Wathelet; however, Wathelet knocked one rail down, resulting in a fifth-place finish with his 16-year-old Ace of Hearts (Aliandro B).
