CSI 3*

Nicola Philippaerts & Gadget Mouche Make it to the Top in the $125,000 Grand Prix of Santa Anita CSI 3*

Santa Anita, United States โ€“ November 16, 2025 โ€“ 1/ST, the innovative brand redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and equestrian sport, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences, in partnership with the prestigious Split Rock Jumping Tour, wrapped up a successful first week of show jumping competition with two top events and masterful riding: The $125,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m followed by the $10,000 Chubb Insurance 1.35m Jumper Challenge.

Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) and his 9-year-old gelding, Gadget Mouche, added another Grand Prix victory to their resume with a win in the $125,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* 1.50m.

Luis Sabino Gonรงalves (POR) & Scoop de Septon Z

Foot speed and finesse from Philappaerts and his mount stopped the clocks at a quick 36.01 seconds, followed by Luis Sabino Gonรงalves (POR) aboard Scoop de Septon Z who tripped the timers at 38.77seconds. 

Peter Petschenig (AUT) & Ennebel van het Posthuijs

Peter Petschenig (AUT) and Ennebel van het Posthuijs rounded out the podium with a third-place finish in 39.39 seconds.

Nicola Philappaerts (BEL) & Gadget Mouche

โ€œHe (Gadget Mouche) jumped the last two Grand Prixโ€™s and won them. He is such a nice horse to ride with fantastic character,โ€ said Philappaerts.  โ€œI couldnโ€™t be happier.”

Podium: 2) Luis Sabino Gonรงalves (POR), 1) Nicola Philappaerts (BEL), 3) Peter Petschenig (AUT)

Final Results โ€“ $125,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* – 1.50m

1) Nicola Philappaerts (BEL) & Gadget Mouche โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 36.01

2) Luis Sabino Gonรงalves (POR) & Scoop de Septon Z โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 38.77

3) Peter Petschenig (AUT) & Ennebel van het Posthuijs โ€“ 0 / 0 โ€“ 39.39

Podium: 2) Luis Sabino Gonรงalves (POR), 1) Nicola Philappaerts (BEL), 3) Peter Petschenig (AUT)

Source: Press Release (edited) from the Split Rock Jumping Tour

Photos: ยฉ SRJT / Winslow Phothography



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