Lyon, France – November 01, 2019 – Kevin Staut (FRA) and Urhelia Lutterbach won the €101,000 Longines Grand Prix CSI 5*-W yesterday during the Longines Equita Lyon CSI 5*-W/2* at the Salon du Cheval de Lyon in France.

Kevin Saut (FRA) is clearly one of the fans’ favourite riders in Lyon. So, when he completed his second clear round in a record time of 36”15 with aboard the 11-year-old bay Selle Français mare (Helios de la Cour II x Emilion), during a spectacular jump-off among the 16 of the best riders in the world, all the spectators in the grandstands around the main arena stood to applaud him.

Riding at the end of the class, neither current world number one Steve Guerdat (USA) nor the German champion Marcus Ehning (GER) managed to dislodge the Frenchman from the top step of the podium for this Longines Grand Prix at 1.60m

This was Kevin Staut’s first win in a 5* Grand Prix with Urhelia Lutterbach, the former horse of Grégory Cottard (FRA). “It’s a wonderful story. Gregory used to ride the horse and had achieved some great things with her. I started riding her back in June. I felt comfortable riding her right from the beginning. She jumped a lot of clear rounds. Gregory always told me that she jumped well indoors, that she was more focused. She certainly proved it tonight,” said the Frenchman, clearly moved and delighted with the win.

Alexis Deroubaix (FRA) & Timon d’Aure

In total, only 5 of the 16 riders in the jump-off managed to complete their second round without incurring a penalty in this Longines Grand Prix. France even managed a one-two in this class. Alexis Deroubaix (FRA) and Timon d’Aure  (Mylord Carthago*HN x Drakkar des Hutins)- regulars in the French team – managed to complete a double clear round in a time of 36”85 and took a fine second place.

Martin Fuchs (SUI) & Silver Shine

The Swiss and European champion Martin Fuchs (SUI) took third place on the podium with Silver Shine (Califax x Balou du Rouet), backed by a penalty-free jump-off effort in 37”42 seconds.

Kevin Staut (FRA) & Urhelia Lutterbach during the awards ceremony

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Source: News release (edited) from Longines Equita Lyon

Photos: © PSV Photo / J. Morel