Ascona, Switzerland – September 14, 2024 – Pius Schwizer (SUI) was back in the winner’s circle on Saturday at CSI Ascona, tasting the champagne after topping the €28,500 Manz Isolazioni & Resinswiss | Mezzovico CSI 4*. Facing-off against 7 other combinations in the tiebreaker of the 1.45m challenge, the Swiss guided Grigia BR Z (George Z x Comme d’Api vd Hacienda) in flawless fashion before tripping the timers in 34.31 seconds aboard the 8-year-old chestnut Zangersheide mare.

It was a one two by the host nation as Annina Züger-Hächler (SUI) and Batman d’Aiguilly tried to play the role of superheroes too, falling just short only due to their final time of 36 seconds flat.

Only one-hundredth of a second separated second and third-place finishers as Paris Sellon (USA) and Calida Z (Cornet Obolensky x Carthago) were right on the heels of the previous combination, rounding out the top three in 36.01 seconds.

Final Results – €28,500 Manz Isolazioni & Resinswiss | Mezzovico CSI 4*

1) Pius Schwizer (SUI) & Grigia BR Z  – 0 / 0 – 34.31

2) Annina Züger-Hächler (SUI) & Batman d’Aiguilly  – 0 / 0 – 36.00

3) Paris Sellon (USA) & Calida Z – 0 / 0 – 36.01

Source: CSI Ascona

Photos: © CSI Ascona / Sportfot

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