Delestre and Olga van de Kruishoeve Shine in Monaco’s High-Speed Showdown
mdmar-Monaco
On the debut day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Monaco, Simon Delestre and Olga van de Kruishoeve turned up the heat to clinch victory in the CSI5* 1.45m speed class, presented by the Federation Équestre De La Principauté De Monaco.
Competing in the adrenaline-charged class, Delestre and Olga van de Kruishoeve showcased their prowess, executing tight turns and navigating the tour’s smallest arena with precision. In a heart-stopping performance, the duo clocked an impressive time of 53.59 seconds, edging out fellow Frenchman Roger Yves Bost and his 13-year-old mare Ballerine du Vilpion by more than 2.85 seconds. The sold-out crowd erupted in thunderous applause when Jessica Springsteen and Naomi van het Keizershof took an early lead but ultimately secured third place overall.
Marking his third consecutive win at the Longines Global Champions Tour events, the flying Frenchman Delestre remarked:”Olga is a very quick horse, and i can take the first distance, he really turns short after the fence so this is maybe her tenth or eleventh win in 8 months at the five star level, so she is super competitive.”
As for the weekend ahead? Simon went on to say, “It’s day by day, and class by class but my horses are in great shape at the moment. We had a super competition last weekend in Stockholm, so we plan to try and do the same tomorrow but it’s always tough!”
“mdmar” website for horse races and equestrian News
In the breathtaking locale beside the picturesque port of Monaco, the idyllic setting provided a stunning backdrop for the thrilling show jumping action, offering spectators an unparalleled view. With the shimmering Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, the ambiance was truly unmatched for the first day of competition.
Course
designer Uliano Vizzani crafted a technical and challenging track for the
world’s top riders. Despite the course demanding focus, responsiveness, and
bravery, the caliber of athletes in Monaco was evident as 17 combinations made
it look effortless posting a jumping clear.
Uncharacteristic rails from the likes of Championship leader Max Kühner, and
the likes of Andreas Schou, Pieter Devos,Nicola Pohl and Niels Bruynseels left
some famous faces out of the final lineup.
1st – Simon Delestre & Olga van de Kruishoeve – 53.59 sec
2nd – Roger Yves Bost & Ballerine du Vilpion – 56.44 sec
3rd – Jessica Springsteen & Naomi van het Keizershof – 56.94 sec
4th – Ines Joly & Imposant van de Renger – 57.31 sec
5th – David Will & Popeye de Tamise – 57.91 sec
6th – Nina Mallevaey & My Clementine – 58.62 sec
But today was just a taste of the electrifying competition ahead in the coming days. Spectators can anticipate witnessing the world’s top riders vie for the prestigious titles in the GCL team competition tomorrow at 17:50 local time and the €1.5 million Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Du Prince De Monaco on Saturday at 20:15 local time.
“mdmar” website for horse races and equestrian News
The “Mdmar” website for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
