France’s Jeanne Sadran produced a masterclass in speed and precision to take victory in the CSI5* 1.50m Prix CDG at El Jadida. Riding the nine-year-old gelding Funky Boy des Reves, Sadran outpaced a formidable international field to seal the top spot.
Sadran and Funky Boy des Reves (v. Vigo d'Arsouilles x Cooper vd Heffinck), bred by Benjamin Hedin, set an untouchable target after crossing the finish line clear in a blistering 64.29 seconds.
Portugal’s Ricardo Gil Santos claimed the runner-up position aboard the grey gelding Gatsby Diamond (v. Diamant de Semilly), bred by Arnaud Guillermo. The duo put in a sharp performance, stopping the clock penalty-free in 66.76 seconds.
Dutch talent Finn Boerekamp rounded out the podium with an impressive ride on Danny Boy 111 Z (v. Dominator 2000 Z x Chopin van het Moleneind), bred by Stal Harrie Theeuwes. Delivering a flawless round, Boerekamp secured third place in a time of 66.98 seconds.
Fourth place fell to Italy’s Francesca Ciriesi riding the stallion Scendixblue (v. Scendix) after stopping the clock in 67.07 seconds. Switzerland’s Alexandra Amar finished fifth with Look At Me RP (v. Lord Pezi Junior x Landadel), bred by Peter Reinhold, with a clear round in 67.33 seconds, while France’s Olivier Perreau closed out the top six aboard GL Events Imperiale d'Aiguilly (v. Casall x Thunder van de Zuuthoeve) in 73.66 seconds.
