Andre Thieme delivered a brilliant performance on home soil to win the CSI5* Longines Grand Prix of Hamburg. Riding DSP Chakaria, the German rider produced a flawless jump-off round to secure victory in one of the weekend’s most prestigious 1m60 classes. In the CSI4* Grand Prix, it was Belgium’s Mike van Olst who stole the spotlight aboard Comme Elle Faut Odth Z after producing two faultless rounds to claim victory in the 1m50 feature class.
Andre Thieme keeps victory on home soil
A world-class field lined up for the Longines Grand Prix of Hamburg, but it was Andre Thieme who ultimately came out on top. Partnering DSP Chakaria (Chap), the German rider stayed clear in both rounds and crossed the finish line in 39.59 seconds in the jump-off to claim victory in front of the home crowd.
Belgium enjoyed an outstanding afternoon as Emilie Conter and Gudrun Patteet secured two podium places. Conter guided Portobella van de Fruitkorf (Bamako de Muze) to second place with another double clear effort in 40.94 seconds, while Patteet followed closely behind aboard Sea Coast Qarvaljo d'Or (Mosito van het Hellehof) in 41.51 seconds.
Germany’s Harm Lahde finished fourth with Oak Grove’s Commander Bond (Comme Il Faut) after a clear jump-off in 42.00 seconds. Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen completed the top five riding Cupcake Z (Chacco-Blue). Although the pair picked up four penalties in the jump-off, their fast time of 44.35 seconds still secured a strong placing in the prestigious CSI5* Grand Prix.
Mike van Olst shines in CSI4* Grand Prix
Earlier in the day, Mike van Olst delivered a superb performance in the CSI4* Grand Prix. Riding Comme Elle Faut Odth Z (Comme Il Faut), the Belgian rider produced two flawless rounds and secured victory after a fast jump-off in 42.65 seconds.
Germany’s Lucas Wenz followed in second place with Charaktervoll HV (Comme Il Faut) after another double clear effort in 43.19 seconds. Ireland’s Alexander Butler completed the podium aboard Ti Amo B Z (Tolan R.) with a clear jump-off in 43.90 seconds. Robin Naeve guided Queen’s Armani (Armani Code) to fourth place for Sweden, while Hendrik Sosath rounded out the top five riding Casino Grande (Casino Berlin Old).
