Grimaud, France – October 09, 2021 – Frenchman Benoit Cernin (FRA) was also in great form and very much in view last Saturday, winning two speed classes: the 1.50m in the CSI 4* and the 1.45m in the CSI 2*. A little later the French Marseillaise was heard again for Benoit Cernin (FRA)!

The Frenchman won the CSI 4* – 1.50m speed class with his promising Cookie de Vesvre, a 9–year-old gelding by Dollar Dela Pierre, tripping the timers just shy of the 58-seconds mark after leaving all the poles up for no penalties.

Italy’s Giampiero Garofalo (ITA) and Cava were the closest ones, completing their penalty-free effort in 58.61 seconds.

France’s Paul Delforge (FRA) and Terre du Banney rounded out the top three backed by a clean effort in 61.31 seconds.

Winner’s Circle – Benoit Cernin (FRA)

“It’s only his second 1.50m, he did one in Valence, and won”, explained the rider from Saône-et-Loire. I’m gradually entering him in classes over this height and at the moment it’s not proving to be a problem for him. He jumped really well, he wants to go,  gives everything, maybe even too much sometimes, it’s complicated to do a schooling round with him because he always wants to win. When he was a 6 year old I didn’t think he was capable of doing the 7 year old classes and 1.40m tracks,  finally he’s proved me wrong. He’s real potential to reach the top and I’ve got a lots of hopes for him”.

Final Results – €15,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

1) Benoit Cernin (FRA) & Cookie de Vesvre – 0 / 57.99

2) Giampiero Garofalo (ITA) & Cava – 0 / 58.61

3) Paul Delforge (ITA) & Terre du Banney – 0 / 61.31

Source: Press Release by Juliette Gorin / Aliénor de La Rochefoucauld / Anchor Equitation for Hubside Jumping Grimaud

Photos: © Sportfot

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