Ratières, France – August 26, 2019 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Chalou won the €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 3*/2* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France.

Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) & Chalou

The Italian and the 10-year-old chestnut Oldenburg gelding (Chacco-Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) were phenomenal again, clearing all the 1.55m obstacles throughout their two performances, completing the decisive one in 38.35 seconds.

Michael Duffy (IRL) & Egalini

Michael Duffy (IRL) and Egalini (Cheers Cassini x Jalisco B) tried to give the eventual winners a run for their money, falling just short after being timed in 39.64 seconds during the tiebreaker.

Emeric George (FRA) & Chopin des Hayettes

Emeric George (FRA) and Chopin des Hayettes (Radco d’Houtveld x Nimmerdor) also registered a clean scorecard, rounding out the top three in 39.89 seconds.