Italy's Paolo Paini claimes Abu Dhabi's Longines Ranking class

Italy's Paolo Paini claimes Abu Dhabi's Longines Ranking class
Just before the start of the Longines Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi it was Paolo Paini who speeded to victory in the FEI 1.45m Ranking Class. A total of seven combinations qualified for the Jump-Off. Only two pairs made it a clear finish.




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1. Paolo Paini - Chaccolie
2. Luis Sabino Goncalves - Dominka van de Lucashoeve
3. Henrik von Eckermann - Lorielle




The record time was set by Sweden's Henrik von Eckermann. The Sweden show jumping rider crossed the finish in 32.67 seconds aboard his 11-year-old Lorielle (Lordanos). With one jumping fault the combination settled for third.

Italy's Paolo Paini claimed victory with his 9-year-old Chacco Blue-mare, Chaccolie. The combination speeded to victory in 33.81 seconds and was followed by Luis Sabino Goncalves the 10-year-old sBs-mare, Dominka van de Lucashoeve.

Both with one jumping fault, William Funnell (Billy Anngelo, f. Tangelo vd Zuuthoeve) and Kotayba AlDughly (Queensland E, f. Quickfire De Ferann) completed the top five.

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