Victory for Rolf-Göran Bengtsson in the €308,600 Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5* presented by Longines

By Jumper News on 2025-02-14

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 13, 2025 – The second day of the Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5* reached its peak with the highly anticipated €308,600 Emirates Jumping Cup CSIO 5*, presented by Longines. A star-studded lineup of riders tackled the demanding course, with only nine of the 45 starters jumping clear. Eleven riders progressed to the jump-off, but it was Sweden’s Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SWE) who delivered a flawless double clear aboard Zuccero HV to take the title. Finishing in 48.25 seconds, they edged out British rider Tim Gredley (GBR), who produced a strong performance riding Imperial HBF to the only other double clear, securing second place in a steady time of 54.10 seconds.

Katrin Eckermann (GER), representing Germany, completed the podium with a third-place finish on Iron Dames Dialou Blue PS in the quickest time of 48.16 seconds, but with an unfortunate pole down.

**Rolf-Göran Bengtsson** (SWE) & **Zuccero HV**

“He’s a really fantastic horse that’s reached the top, but unfortunately the horse is going to be coming up for sale and that’s a real shame for me,” commented Rolf-Göran Bengtsson after the class.

“This makes the win even more special, as this could be the last show. I don’t have a back-up horse at the moment, and it takes time to make a new horse again,” he added.

“I’m not as fast as the younger generation, but I have two really great horses, and I love to come here and compete. Everything is great, from the organisation to the footing. The Course Designer (Santiago Varela) has built a fair course suitable for the various levels of rider. It’s not easy, but it gave the right amount of clears,” he said.

With two days of competition complete, anticipation builds for the penultimate day, kicking off at 08:30 am with the CSIJ UAEERF Junior Stakes. The morning continues with the CSICh CAVALOR Children’s Stakes and CSI2* Abu Dhabi Sports Council Classic, concluding with the Longines Grand Prix CSI 2*.