Grimaud, France – October 12, 2022 – The final week of competition at Haras des Grillons this year began with a French victory in the feature class of the day, the €25,500 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*, held on thursday during the Hubside Jumping – Grimaud-Golfe de Saint-Tropez Fall Tour Series. the French combination made of Max Thirouin (FRA) and Utopie Villelongue continued in their victorious momentum.
On the course designed Cédric Longis (FRA), the Frenchman and the 2008 chestnut Selle Français mare (Mylord Carthago*HN x Calypso d’Herbiers) were ahead of two other French pairs after clearing all the obstacles and registering the fastest performance, crossing the finish line in 62.88 seconds.
Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Citadin du Chatellier (L’Arc de Triomphe x Diamant de Semilly) were second, the difference being their time of 63.16 seconds.
Philippe Rozier (FRA) and Prestigio Ls La Silla (Presley Boy x Cash) powered towards bronze honors, doing so in 64.02 seconds.
Winner’s Circle – Max Thirouin (FRA)
“Let’s say all the planets seem to be aligned! I had an accident some time ago which prevented me from riding for a long time; I managed to get back in the saddle before Lisbon where Utopia took the victory! Just before, it was her turn to be stopped for almost a month and a half because of a lung infection. We made our return to Mâcon, a competition in which Utopia won a class counting for the ranking; then we continued in Cluny , where she placed in the Grand Prix. At the moment, she is really on top! Might as well take advantage of it. This weekend, she will run the big race at 1.50m level with jump-off tomorrow, and on Sunday the Grand Prix. I am delighted to to be back at the Hubside Jumping. I didn’t come this year, and Henk Nooren did very well to submit this last outdoor competition to me!”
Final Results – €25,500 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*
1) Max Thirouin (FRA) & Utopie Villelongue – 0 – 62.88
2) Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) & Citadin du Chatellier – 0 – 63.16
3) Philippe Rozier (FRA) & Prestigio Ls La Silla – 0 – 64.02
Source: Press Release (translated & edited) by Daniel Koroloff / Blizko Communication for Hubside Jumping
Photo: © Hubside Jumping / Sportfot
Categories: CSI 4*, English, Jumper News France
