The French rider Adeline Hecart was the best among 67 other riders who competed in the Grand Prix, this weekend at Vilamoura Atlantic Tour 2015. Adeline, with the help of her horse Question D' Orval, won the 1,45 m competition. «The course wasn't easy. My first problem came at the double jump but I choose to slow down and it went well. After that the triple was another major challenge. Anyway, it was a sweaty victory! I'm very happy», said the French athlete who completed the jump-off in 43'66. Second place was for another French rider. Cédric Angot, with Saxo de la Cour, finished the jump-off with four seconds more than the first team. Bronze was awarded to the Italian rider Antonio Alfonso, with Redskin de Riverland. Fourth position was for Sanne Thijssen with Con Quidan. Mário Wilson Fernandes and Zurito got the fifth place. The Portuguese rider finished this week with a grand finale. On Saturday, the 7th, he won the Big Tour for 1,40 m obstacles, with the help of Abanderado. Today's Grand Prix, CSI2 *, had a total prize money of 24,500 euros and was part of the programme Loulé – Cidade Europeia do Desporto.
