Course designer Santiago Varela presented the riders in Paris with a challenging CSI5* Grand Prix. Only six combinations managed to keep a clean sheet and qualify for the jump-off. Ultimately, it was world number one Scott Brash who came out on top; riding Hello Chadora Lady (by Chacco-Blue), he finished well ahead of the competition.
he jump-off. The pair put pressure on the field with a clear round in 33.35 seconds. Immediately following, Scott Brash (GBR) managed to improve upon that performance with Hello Chadora Lady (Chacco-Blue), crossing the finish line in 32.32 seconds. No one was able to beat this time.
Harrie Smolders followed aboard the 14-year-old BWP gelding, Mr. Tac (Non Stop). The pair jumped clear through the finish in 33.35 seconds, recording the exact same performance as Fuchs. Ultimately, this resulted in a shared second place.
Willem Greve and the KWPN stallion, Grandorado TN N.O.P. (Eldorado vd Zeshoek), also kept it clear. The duo finished faultlessly in 34.17 seconds, good for fourth place. Last to start were Thibeau Spits and Impress-K van 't Kattenheye Z (Indoktro-K van 't Kattenheye). Last week, the pair finished on the podium of the Rolex Grand Prix; this time, they took fifth place!
