What an exciting denouement of the World Cup Grand Prix in Stuttgart! In front of his own audience, Richard Vogel rode to his second World Cup victory.
QUICK RESULTS
- Richard Vogel (GER) - United Touch S (Untouched)
- Denis Lynch (IRL) - Brooklyn Heights (Nabab de Reve)
- Kevin Staut (FRA) - Dialou Blue PS (Diarado's Boy)
The challenging jump-off, to which the three of them went, had nine obstacles including two rollbacks. The battle was for the title of the Longines FEI World Cup in Stuttgart, which came with a pocket money of 127,000 euros.
First to appear in the arena was Denis Lynch (IRL), in the saddle of Brooklyn Heights (Nababa de Reve). In the first round, the pair also took the lead, which immediately ensured a clear result. Lynch got off to a fast start and kept that pace throughout the course, interspersed with sharp turns. The bars stayed in the scoops, their time was recorded at 44.37s.
“Friday was a good preparation. I do have some experience and I know my horse, in my eyes it couldn't have gone better. In the national team I always go first too, I'm used to that position. I have a plan in my head and know my job. I don't make it all too complicated. Our only disadvantage was to have to ride against Richard Vogel in the jump-off”, joked Denis Lynch.
Next to try to do better was Kevin Staut (FRA). On Dialou Blue PS (Diarado's Boy), with whom he finished second in Helsinki thanks to a lightning-fast ride, he went after his Irish predecessor. A ride full of risks led to a jumping fault on the very last oxer. With 42.67s on the clock, the duo did show that they could go faster.
“I feel good here in Stuttgart. I've already had the opportunity to win the Grand Prix here a few times, and now I'm already on the podium again. Dialou started the indoor season fantasich. In the jump-off you have to pull out all the stops with such opponents. I don't regret our round or that last jumping fault, the mare was fantastic and I'm very satisfied,” Staut told afterwards.
“I'm very motivated and every year we try to qualify in the World Cup. I think today we strengthened our position. We'll see how it goes, but when the qualification is in our pocket, it's a nice feeling to set up the program and be able to give some other horses the chance.”
The audience placed themselves on the edge of their seats and welcomed Richard Vogel (GER) with United Touch S with clapping in the arena. In Lyon, the German already managed to secure the World Cup win, could they do it again here in front of their own people? By already improving time at the beginning of their round, the pair was able to finish quietly but still made the most of it. With some luck on the oxer, where they lightly touched the upright, Vogel took his second World Cup win of the season. Their time at 41.39s.
“I'm overwhelmed, United is such a great horse. Stuttgart is almost a home match for me, it's great to feel how the crowd is behind us. It really gives me wings", Vogel said.
“United and I really needed the extra adrenaline, we were eager to repeat our victory from two years ago. A win always gives extra motviation. We had some luck in the jump-off, but it was on our side today.”
The surprise in this class may have been Victoria Gulliksen. The Norwegian rider snatched a spot in the jump-off with only a time fault ahead of Mistral van de Vogelzang, a BWP horse by Elvis ter Putte out of the breeding of Andre De Visscher. Tim Gredley and Imperial HBF (Glasgow-W vh Merelsnest) rounded out the top five.
QUICK RESULTS
- Richard Vogel (GER) - United Touch S (Untouched)
- Denis Lynch (IRL) - Brooklyn Heights (Nabab de Reve)
- Kevin Staut (FRA) - Dialou Blue PS (Diarado's Boy)
The challenging jump-off, to which the three of them went, had nine obstacles including two rollbacks. The battle was for the title of the Longines FEI World Cup in Stuttgart, which came with a pocket money of 127,000 euros.
First to appear in the arena was Denis Lynch (IRL), in the saddle of Brooklyn Heights (Nababa de Reve). In the first round, the pair also took the lead, which immediately ensured a clear result. Lynch got off to a fast start and kept that pace throughout the course, interspersed with sharp turns. The bars stayed in the scoops, their time was recorded at 44.37s.
“Friday was a good preparation. I do have some experience and I know my horse, in my eyes it couldn't have gone better. In the national team I always go first too, I'm used to that position. I have a plan in my head and know my job. I don't make it all too complicated. Our only disadvantage was to have to ride against Richard Vogel in the jump-off”, joked Denis Lynch.
Next to try to do better was Kevin Staut (FRA). On Dialou Blue PS (Diarado's Boy), with whom he finished second in Helsinki thanks to a lightning-fast ride, he went after his Irish predecessor. A ride full of risks led to a jumping fault on the very last oxer. With 42.67s on the clock, the duo did show that they could go faster.
“I feel good here in Stuttgart. I've already had the opportunity to win the Grand Prix here a few times, and now I'm already on the podium again. Dialou started the indoor season fantasich. In the jump-off you have to pull out all the stops with such opponents. I don't regret our round or that last jumping fault, the mare was fantastic and I'm very satisfied,” Staut told afterwards.
“I'm very motivated and every year we try to qualify in the World Cup. I think today we strengthened our position. We'll see how it goes, but when the qualification is in our pocket, it's a nice feeling to set up the program and be able to give some other horses the chance.”
The audience placed themselves on the edge of their seats and welcomed Richard Vogel (GER) with United Touch S with clapping in the arena. In Lyon, the German already managed to secure the World Cup win, could they do it again here in front of their own people? By already improving time at the beginning of their round, the pair was able to finish quietly but still made the most of it. With some luck on the oxer, where they lightly touched the upright, Vogel took his second World Cup win of the season. Their time at 41.39s.
“I'm overwhelmed, United is such a great horse. Stuttgart is almost a home match for me, it's great to feel how the crowd is behind us. It really gives me wings", Vogel said.
“United and I really needed the extra adrenaline, we were eager to repeat our victory from two years ago. A win always gives extra motviation. We had some luck in the jump-off, but it was on our side today.”
The surprise in this class may have been Victoria Gulliksen. The Norwegian rider snatched a spot in the jump-off with only a time fault ahead of Mistral van de Vogelzang, a BWP horse by Elvis ter Putte out of the breeding of Andre De Visscher. Tim Gredley and Imperial HBF (Glasgow-W vh Merelsnest) rounded out the top five.