Hong Kong, China – February 14, 2025 – The inaugural Longines International Horse Show CSI 5* got underway last Friday at Asia-World Expo and it was France who got off to a flying start. Serving as the ambassadors of the French tradition in the noble sport, Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) and Embassy du Chateau were supreme in the €32,000 Longines Welcome Stakes CSI 5*.

The 1.50m speed challenge was contested by 23 combinations but it was Bosty who blazed past them aboard the 11-year-old chestnut Selle Français gelding (Jarnac x Bolero de Brecey HN), registering no penalties in 55.44 seconds.

Zascha Nygaard Lill (DEN) and Com’on Miss Ogano Sit tried to give the French duo a run for their money but fell short, earning reserve honors in 57.47 seconds.

A testament of great competition, the top three was claimed by three different nations. Richard Vogel (GER) and Kansall conquered bronze honors backed by a penalty-free round in 57.86 seconds.

Final Results – €32,000 Longines Welcome Stakes CSI 5*

1) Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) & Embassy du Chateau – 0 – 55.44

2) Zascha Nygaard Lill (DEN) & Com’on Miss Ogano Sit – 0 – 57.47

3) Richard Vogel (GER) & Kansall – 0 – 57.86

Source: Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

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