Michael Greeve & Commissar Pezi on Top in the VDL Groep Prize CSI 4*

By Jumper News on 2025-11-08

Maastricht, The Netherlands – November 07, 2025 – The final jumping class of the evening, the 4* 1.50m VDL Groep Prix CSI 4*, was just won by Michael Greeve (NED). Although the Dutch rider has only recently formed a partnership with the twelve-year-old gelding Commissar Pezi, he added a second victory to their record in a packed MECC arena.

After his winning round, Michael Greeve (NED) clearly enjoyed the moment:

“There were quite a few in the jump-off, but I had a favorable start position near the end. That allowed me to see how the others rode and adjust my tactics a bit. I built up the jump-off steadily, with a short turn to the double, then another short turn, and then a smooth line to the last fence. I think that’s where I won it.”

It’s a promising result for the newly formed combination, who also won a class in Leeuwarden two weeks earlier.

“Commissar Pezi is naturally very quick. He’s only been at my stable for two months, but we already have a good connection. Hopefully, we can deliver another strong performance on Sunday. Jumping Indoor Maastricht is a fantastic event with excellent organization—it’s always great to be back here.”

Leopold van Asten (NED) had his sights set on victory in the VDL Groep Prix. With the twelve-year-old VDL Groep Nino du Roton, he came close to Greeve’s time in the jump-off but ultimately had to settle for second place, missing out by just a few tenths. Bas Moerings (NED) continued his strong form of the day, taking third place with the KWPN-approved stallion Ipsthar, marking his second podium finish of the day.

After this all-Dutch podium came the international stars: Brazil’s Yuri Mansur guided Elano de Laubry Z to fourth place, and Belgian champion Jos Verlooy rounded out the top five with Etundel de Marocy.

Final Results – €56,800 VDL Groep Prize CSI 4*

1) Michael Greeve (NED) & Commissar Pezi – 0 / 0 – 34.18

2) Leopold van Asten (NED) & VDL Grope Nino du Roton – 0 / 0 – 34.56

3) Bas Moerings (NED) & Ipsthar – 0 / 0 – 37.16

FULL RESULTS

Source: Press Release from Jumping Indoor Maastricht