Knokke Heist, Belgium – July 07, 2019 – Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) and Bacardi Les Hauts won the €25,500 Grand Prix CSI 2* last Sunday during the third week of competition at Knokke Hippique CSI 3*/2* in Knokke Heist, Belgium.

Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) & Bacardi Les Hauts

The Belgian and the 12-year-old grey Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Rexar du Houssoit x Cavalier x Himpe Patrick) claimed top honors in the 1.45m jump-off challenge by clearing all the obstacles they faced throughout their two performances, completing their decisive effort in 40.07 seconds.

Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) & Bacardi Les Hauts

It was the second grand prix victory in two days for the rider since he had won the €50,500 Henders & Hazel Grand Prix CSI 3* aboard Castor vh Molenhof Z less than 24 hours before.

Marc Dilasser (FRA) and Cliffton Belesbat (Clinton x Halando II vd Watering) also left all the poles up and registered a clean scorecard, finishing second in 41.77 seconds.

Gaj Riossa (SVK) and Gaesbekers Glamour Girl (Zirocco Blue x Caletto I) finished third backed by two penalty-free runs, stopping the final timers in 43.08 seconds.

Dominique Hendrickx (BEL) & Bacardi Les Hauts