François-Xavier Boudant Snatches Victory in the Cheval TV Grand Prix

By Jumper News on 2025-10-30

Lyon, France – October 30, 2025 – In the show jumping, the flagship class of the Grand National FFE AC Print competition, the €24,000 Pro Elite Cheval TV Grand Prix (at 1.50m) saw François-Xavier Boudant finish first with Quercus van den Oude Eik. The combination completed the fastest double clear round in 39.45 second. The rider from Normandy was delighted with his win, particularly since he was riding a horse that was competing in only its second Grand Prix at 1.50m:

**François-Xavier Boudant** (FRA) & **Quercus Van Den Oude Eik**

“I’m really pleased with my horse, who is only 9 years old. Along with my team-mate Stéphane Dufour, the Grand National FFE AC Print is one of our main objectives this season, so we’re giving it everything.”

He snatched victory from under the nose of Baptiste Coupérie (FRA) and Irinka Lady, who had already won yesterday’s first event in the Grand National FFE AC Print and who were in the lead for much of this class with a time of 39.49 seconds.

Having won this 15^th stage on the Federal circuit, the Equimeca stable, represented by François-Xavier Boudant and Stéphane Dufour, are third in the provisional rankings.