The individual ranking of the second round also counts as Grand Prix qualification. After finishing in 68.75 seconds, Simon Delestre jumped to victory with the 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding, Dexter Fontenis (by Diarado). Delestre and the 12-year-old son of Diarado, bred by S-Ky Horses, narrowly stayed ahead of Emanuele Camilli and the 13-year-old mare, Chacco's Girlstar (by Chacco-Blue). Ashford Farms rider Jana Wargers completed the top three aboard the 16-year-old Doretto OLD (by Dollar du Murier).

Just outside the top three, Jeanne Sadran finished fourth with Dexter de Kerglenn (by Mylord Carthago*HN). After a clear round in 71.89 seconds, Jérôme Guery completed the top five aboard his own Careca LS Elite (by Carusso LS La Silla). Guery had already reached the podium earlier in Madrid.

Nicola Philippaerts and Abdel Said also scored top-ten finishes. Philippaerts jumped to eighth place with Katanga vh Dingeshof (by Cardento). The pair was just slightly faster than Abdel Said with the 12-year-old Bonne Amie (by A Big Boy).

Gilles Thomas wins GCL with Valkenswaard United

In the Global Champions League, the reigning Belgian champion scored a win for Valkenswaard United, bringing his team to third place in the overall GCL rankings!

Gilles Thomas, Marcus Ehning, and Hans-Dieter Dreher started for Valkenswaard United in Madrid. Gilles Thomas managed to go clear with both Ermitage Kalone (by Catoki) and Luna van het Dennehof (by Prince van de Wolfsakker). Marcus Ehning and Coolio 42 (by Casalito) also left the poles untouched.

Last year, Thomas also helped Valkenswaard United secure the win in Madrid. On the podium, Shanghai Swans followed in second place, with St. Tropez Pirates in third!

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