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Julien Epaillard: "Today was a day full of suspense..."

  • by Equnews Editorial
  • 19-11-2023

In a dazzling display of excellence, Julien Epaillard and his remarkable horse, Dubai du Cedre, emerged victorious in the prestigious €1.26 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix at the GC Prague Playoffs. "It was amazing tonight, it’s a special atmosphere, it’s a special victory for me today."

"There was a lot of suspense with my fault, I was not sure if I would stay in the lead, but it was amazing today." Epaillard's masterful performance secured the coveted title writing his name into history and reaffirming his status as one of the fastest riders on the international show jumping circuit. In a nail-biting finish, 2021 LGCT Super Grand Prix winners Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward put up fierce competition, finishing a mere fraction of a second behind Epaillard, both on 4 faults. The intense battle for supremacy added to the drama, creating an unforgettable spectacle reminiscent of the Super Bowl of show jumping.


Henrik von Eckermann said: "You try to enjoy every time you go out with King Edward, of course you have the feeling that anything else other than a win is just not good enough, but when you have a round like this second round, even if I’m second, it’s pure joy and gratitude to the horse."

Claiming the third spot on the podium was Max Kühner and Up Too Jacco Blue who couldn’t quite match the pace, proving just how high the level of competition and the extraordinary talent on display. Speaking to GCTV, Kühner paid homage to the history-making Global Champions Prague Playoffs: "Prague is a very special show, we as riders love it, incredible atmosphere - a lot of horse people are coming here who know the sport, it’s always full with the very enthusiastic audience so really a great, great show"

"There was a lot of suspense with my fault, I was not sure if I would stay in the lead, but it was amazing today." Epaillard's masterful performance secured the coveted title writing his name into history and reaffirming his status as one of the fastest riders on the international show jumping circuit. In a nail-biting finish, 2021 LGCT Super Grand Prix winners Henrik von Eckermann and King Edward put up fierce competition, finishing a mere fraction of a second behind Epaillard, both on 4 faults. The intense battle for supremacy added to the drama, creating an unforgettable spectacle reminiscent of the Super Bowl of show jumping.


Henrik von Eckermann said: "You try to enjoy every time you go out with King Edward, of course you have the feeling that anything else other than a win is just not good enough, but when you have a round like this second round, even if I’m second, it’s pure joy and gratitude to the horse."

Claiming the third spot on the podium was Max Kühner and Up Too Jacco Blue who couldn’t quite match the pace, proving just how high the level of competition and the extraordinary talent on display. Speaking to GCTV, Kühner paid homage to the history-making Global Champions Prague Playoffs: "Prague is a very special show, we as riders love it, incredible atmosphere - a lot of horse people are coming here who know the sport, it’s always full with the very enthusiastic audience so really a great, great show"
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