Ratières, France – August 30, 2019 – Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) and Evita SG Z won the €97,000 Hubside Prize CSI 4* yesterday during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 4*/3* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France.

The Italian and the 10-year-old bay Zangersheide mare (Verdi TN x Codexco) won the qualifier for the grand prix by being the faster of only two combinations that registered a double clear, securing the victory in 36.90 seconds.

Titouan Schumacher (FRA) and Atome Z (Amadeux Z*Brimbelles x Toulon) were the runners-up, stopping the jump-off timers in 37.03 seconds.

Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Chalou (Chacco Blue x Baloubet du Rouet) had the fastest time among all the combinations in the decisive phase, but their time of 35.64 seconds came at the expense of one rail down, meaning that they would have to settle for third place.

Emilio Bicocchi (ITA) & Evita SG Z