The Paris crowd isn’t done with chanting ‘Kevin, Kevin’! Saturday night, Kevin Staut and his amazing Ayade de Septon*HDC once again triumphed on the mythical arena of the Longines Masters of Paris.

Kevin Staut (FRA) & Ayade de Septon* HDC

Out of 36 starters in the €49,500 1.50m Masters One Salon du Cheval – Ceneca Prize CSI 5*, ten qualified for the jump-off. Second to go against the clock, Kevin Staut (FRA) did not leave his rivals the slightest chance when he posted a super fast clear jump-off performance in 43.54 seconds, riding Haras des Coudrettes Ayade de Septon* HDC (Wandor van de Mispelaere x Belle d’Avril du Mazy) to their second major victory in the event.

Kevin Staut (FRA) & Ayade de Septon* HDC

“The beauty of our sport is the osmosis between a horse and a rider who know each other perfectly. Things don’t always go as planned but, sometimes, a whole weekend is pure magic. Ayade is on top form after a short break. My back is better since I had an operation and I think this goes a long way towards our good performances! I’m very pleased with the way she has been jumping since the beginning of the show.”

Simon Delestre (FRA) & Chesall Zimequest

Simon Delestre (FRA) who was last to go did not manage to better his time even though he gave it his all. Sadly – for him – he was 18 hundredths of a second too slow to take top spot aboard Chesall Zimequest (Casall x Concerto 4).

Daniel Deusser (GER) & Cassini Bay

Germany’s Daniel Deusser, in top form on the indoor circuit is third with Cassini Bay in 46.85 seconds after a somewhat conservative jump-off.

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Source: Press release from Agence R&B Presse for EEM / Longines Masters

Photos: © EEM / Longines Masters / Sportfot / Jessica Rodrigues