The 1.55m CSI4* World Cup Grand Prix of Jadida was awarded after a jump-off with eight competitors. Only Swiss showjumper Adrian Schmid managed to complete a double clear round. Schmid claimed victory with the 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding, Chicharito 11 (Casalito).
The fastest time was achieved by Khaled Almobty with the 12-year-old Spacecake (Stakkatol). The pair was almost eight seconds faster but knocked one rail down. Third place also went to Switzerland.
Dominik Fuhrer completed the top three with the 13-year-old KWPN gelding, Ghost (Lord Z). Just outside the top three, Luiz Felipe Neto de Azevedo with Pandora Boy Z (Presley Boy) finished ahead of Celine Schoonbroodt - De Azevedo with the 13-year-old Clinto T Z (Clintissimo Z).
"Last week, Chicharito was in good form,” Schmid explained. "He was double clear in the Nations Cup, but to be honest, I didn't expect to win the Grand Prix here. I felt that my horse was doing well, and when I saw that the frontrunners had made mistakes, I said to myself that I'd better look for a clear round, and maybe it'd be enough. I've been riding him for two years. Now, I'm aiming for the World Cup, especially Stuttgart and Basel, but I want to preserve him, I don't want to make too many show appearances. That way, I can make the most of his qualities for as long as possible. The secret to success is to take care of your horses, treat them well, and ride them well."