Paillot is riding Polais de Blondel for about one year now. Earlier this month she finished fourth in the international three-star Grand Prix at the CSIO in Arezzo, Italy. Silver medal was for Guillaume Foutrier and Sparco de Virton. Romain Lavigne and Pharaon Belle Menee completed the stage.
Fourier started his final rounds in third position, Lavigne did better starting 13th and finishing 3rd. Last year's Champion, Timothee Anciaume did not compete as he was defending the 'tri-color' in Barcelona at the FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup.