Simon Delestre Dares to Go Faster than the Rest in €52,600 Speed Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

By Jumper News on 28 28America/Sao_Paulo February 28America/Sao_Paulo 2023

Doha, Qatar – February 24, 2023 – The 2023 edition of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab CSI 5* concluded last Saturday with three FEI-classes. Right after the Grand Prix CSI 2* and serving as the prelude to the €410,000 Commercial Bank Grand Prix CSI 5*, presesnted by Longines, twenty-eight combinations entered the stunning Al Shaqab Arena for the €52,600 Speed Challenge CSI 5* but it was the French flag who flew higher than the rest in the end of the 1.50m contest.

**Simon Delestre** (FRA) & **I Amelusina R**

Riding the 10-year-old Royal Dutch Sport Horse / Dutch Warmblood chestnut stallion, Simon Delestre (FRA) was supreme on I Amelusina R (Dexter R x Chin Chin) showed both speed and scope, clearing all the obstacles before speeding across the finish line in 57.66 seconds for the win.

**Jack Whitaker** (GBR) & **Equine America Valmy de La Lande**

Jack Whitaker (GBR) and Equine America Valmy de La Lande (Mylord Carthago x Starter ) were the closest ones to the winning mark, completing their fault-free performance over 2 seconds slower than the eventual winners but still good enough for second place on the podium.

**Hans-Dieter Dreher** (GER) & **Vestmalle des Cotis**

Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Vestmalle des Cotis (Baloubet du Rouet x Landor S) put on a valiant effort too, rounding out the top three in 60.40 seconds.