Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – July 13, 2025 – The 2025 Summer Classic at Longines Tops International Arena culminated in an extraordinary day of top sport and vibrant entertainment, as international riders took centre stage. The €28,400 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2* had everything you want to see in a Grand Prix, skill, speed and excitement until the end.

Thirteen of the 52 competitors had qualified for the jump-off. The first clear round was recorded by Dutchman Leopold van Asten with VDL Groep Leopold (For Pleasure x Corrado I) in a time of 34.68 seconds. This was immediately bettered by German Christian Ahlmann (GER) who crossed the finish line in 34.64 with Clintrexo Z (Clintissimo Z x Rex Z). Then it was the turn of Khaled Almobty (KSA) who got off to a dazzling start with Diana du Plevau Z (Dieu Merci by T&L x Kashmir van Schuttershof) and took over the lead in the standings in a time of 33.14 seconds.

Several riders made a good attempt to improve Almobty’s time, including American Jessica Springsteen (USA), Dutch Piet Raijmakers Jr, German Philipp Weishaupt (GER) and Brazilian Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA).

However, it was Dutchman Jur Vrieling (NED) who eventually took first place. When he started it was immediately clear that he would go for it with the 12-year-old SBS mare Helwell du Chabus (Elvis Ter Putte x Orlando). The duo went lightning fast over the last obstacle, stopping the clock at 31.94 seconds. A stunning victory for the rider from Holwierde.

Almobty finished in second place and third was Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and the Westphalian mare Corrie 9 (Comme Il Faut x Arpeggio).

Final Results – €28,400 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard CSI 2*

1) Jur Vrieling (NED) & Helwell du Chabus – 0 / 0 – 31.94

2) Khaled Almobty (KSA) & Diana du Plevau Z – 0 / 0 – 33.14

3) Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) & Corrie 9 – 0 / 0 – 33.43

Source: Press Release from Longines Tops International Arena

Photos: © LTIA / Stefano Grasso

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