St. Gallen, Switzerland – May 30, 2024 – Koen Vereecke (BEL) cruised to victory on the opening day of the 2024 Longines CSIO 5* of St. Gallen, teaming up with Oilily de Muze in the €28,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*.

The Belgian rider overcame 4 other combinations, out of the original 5 who had qualified for the jump-off of the 1.45m contest. Riding the 10-year-old Oilily de Muze (Vigo D’Arsouilles STX x Ramiro), Vereecke was the only only to complete the jump-off course in flawless fashion and under the 47 second mark.

The host nation was denied the victory but secured second place as Romain Duguet (SUI) guided Hunger Games du Champ du Bois (Elvis ter Putte x Mytens) across the finish line in 47.22 seconds, the only other pair to register a double clear.

Despite their unlucky one time-penalty in the tiebreaker due to her conservative approach, Janika Sprunger (SUI) put Switzerland on the podium again, riding Orelie (Emerald van’T Ruytershof x Nabab de Reve) towards bronze honors in 48.56 seconds.

Final Results – €28,200 Suttero Prize CSIO 5*

1) Koen Vereecke (BEL) &  Oilily de Muze – 0 / 0 – 46.85

2) Romain Duguet (SUI) & Hunger Games Du Champ Du Bois  – 0 / 0 – 47.22

3) Janika Sprunger (SUI) & Orelie – 0 / 1 – 48.56

Source: Longines CSIO St. Gallen

Photo: © CSIO St Gallen / Katja Stuppia

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