During the H.H. The Father Amir’s Prix 2026, the CSI5* Table A competition with jump-off over 1.55m, made it as one of the highlight speed classes of the today. Following a demanding first round at top level, the qualified combinations returned for a decisive barrage, where precision, efficiency and pure pace against the clock proved decisive in determining the final classification.
The fastest and most efficient jump-off came from Kristen Vanderveen. The American rider guided Bull Run’s Jireh (Ulriko) through the decisive round without fault and stopped the clock at 40.14 seconds, a time that proved unbeatable until the very end.
Nadja Peter Steiner finished extremely close to the win. Riding the Zangersheide gelding Clearround IL Mondo (Comme Il Faut), bred by Tim Naessens, the Swiss rider also delivered two clear rounds, but had to concede victory by just a fraction of a second in 40.53 seconds.
The podium was completed by Marlon Modolo Zanotelli, who stayed faultless with Charly Heart (Cornet Obolensky) and crossed the finish line in 41.02 seconds, securing third place in a high-tempo jump-off.
Just outside the podium finished Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann with My Lady Lavista (Mylord Carthago HN). The German rider produced a clear jump-off in 42.08 seconds, holding her ground against strong British pressure.
Harry Charles rounded out the top five with Fighting Phil (Cornet Obolensky), another Zangersheide-bred horse. His correct and fast clear round in 42.30 seconds kept him firmly among the faultless combinations.
