Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 18, 2024 – Defending champion Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Swedish compatriot Peder Fredricson (SWE) held on to the top two places in the standings after finishing first and second, for the second day in a row, at the 2024 FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final last night.

America’s Jill Humphrey (USA) and Chromatic BF produced a brilliant performance to finish third, but tragically after returning to his stable the 13-year-old gelding later collapsed and could not be resuscitated. For further details, see the FEI Statement here.

Belgium’s Pieter Devos (BEL) and Casual DV Z lined up in fourth ahead of French star Julien Epaillard (FRA) in fifth with Dubai du Cedre, Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet (BEL) finished sixth with Ace of Hearts and three-time title-holder Germany’s Marcus Ehning (GER) filled seventh place with Coolio in this second of the three deciding competitions.

The Final concludes tomorrow (Saturday) with two more rounds of Jumping. Less than a fence separates Von Eckermann from Fredricson when the action resumes, with Epaillard a single fence behind closely followed by America’s Kent Farrington (USA).

Final Results – €300,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final II CSI 5*-W

1) Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & King Edward – 0 / 0 – 43.38

2) Peder Fredricson (SWE) & Catch Me Not S – 0 / 0 – 45.45

3) Jill Humphrey (USA) & Chromatic BF – 0 / 0 – 48.36

Overall Standings – Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final Riyadh CSI 5*-W after Final I & II

Place / Rider / Country / Total Points / Points Behind Leader / Penalty-Points

1) Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) – 70 / 0 / 0

2) Peder Fredricson (SWE) – 66 / 4 / 2

3) Julien Épaillard (FRA) – 61 / 9 / 4

Source: Press Release from FEI Communications

Photos: © FEI / Martin Dokoupil / Benjamin Clark Photography

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