Tag: Simon Delestre

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Turn Back the Time to Win €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – May 06, 2021 – It was déjà vu for France as the second week of the Hubside Jumping Spring Tour began with the host nation claiming top honors once again, this time in the feature class of the day, the €30,000 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI […]

A Double Victory for Epaillard as Master & Protégé Team Up for a One-Two in €58,000 Hubside Jump-off Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, Saint Tropez, France – April 30, 2021 – The first of two weeks of competition at the Hubside Jumping got off to an unusual start on Thursday. The inclement weather rained on the parade of the first two major Longines Ranking classes of the week at the […]

Kevin Staut & Tolede de Mescam Harcour Soar to Win €148,300 Jump-off Challenge CSI 5* at Doha

Doha, Qatar – February 26, 2021 – The second day of Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab, presented by Longines, provided exhilarating equestrian action, as a star-studded contingent of riders and horses competed at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The eighth edition of the premier international event organized […]

Scott Brash & Hello Jefferson Soar to Win €100,000 Hubside Grand Prix CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 11, 2020 – Stories with lots of unexpected developments are frequent at the Hubside Jumping! After the double victories of the Netherlands’ Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) and Belgium’s Niels Bruynseels (BEL), itwas the turn of Scotland’s Scott Brash (GBR) to win a second […]

Emanuele Gaudiano & Carlotta 232 Blaze to Win €25,400 Hubside Speed Challenge CSI 4*

Grimaud, France – October 08, 2020 – Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Carlotta 232 were back in the winner’s circle once again at the Hubside Jumping de Grimaud. The lightning fast duo claimed victory in the feature class of the day, the €25,400 Hubside Challenge CSI 4*. Riding the […]

Denis Lynch & Cristello are “The Conquerors” in €200,000 Hubside Store Grand Prix CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 20, 2020 – With four French riders out of the nine qualified in the 5* Grand Prix jump-off today, there was every reason for France to be hopeful, after Nicolas Delmotte’s (FRA) victory in the CSI 4* last weekend. And although France was able […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Speed to Victory at Hubside Jumping CSI 5*

Grimaud, France – September 17, 2020 – The number one riders starting in the day’s major event at 1.50m, Simon Delestre (FRA) could never be dethroned by any of the forty-three competitors. With Chesall Zimequest (Casall x Concerto II), he completed a clear course in 60.83 seconds, synonymous […]

Giants Tower Over Rivals in Rollercoaster Global Champions League at Valkenswaard

Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – The Hamburg Giants towered over their rivals to win the GCL of Valkenswaard Presented by Stal Tops in a rollercoaster team thriller. Show jumping fans across the globe were treated to a high adrenaline team competition with dramatic changes of fortune throughout the unpredictable […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Supreme in €25,400 Hôtel Kube Prize CSI 4* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – August 22, 2020 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chesall Zimequest were back in the winner’s circle, claiming top honors in the €25,400 Hôtel Kube Prize CSI 4* last Friday during the third day of the Hubside Jumping CSI 4* & 2*. The Frenchman guided his […]

Three Musketeers! Simon Delestre & Hermès Ryan Lead all-French Podium in €300,000 Longines Grand Prix of Paris CSI 5*

Paris, France – December 08, 2019 – What better present for the organizer and the public of the 11th Longines Masters of Paris than this 100% French podium? In front of their fans, Simon Delestre (FRA), Kevin Staut (FRA) and Roger-Yves Bost (FRA) took first, second and third […]

Simon Delestre & Qopilot Batilly Z Speed to Victory in €25,100 Franco Tucci Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Verona

Verona, Italy – November 11, 2019 – “La Marseillaise” rang out across the arena at Jumping Verona yesterday when Simon Delestre (FRA) flew home with Qopilot Batilly Z  to win the €25,100 Franco Tucci Speed CSI 5* class. Once again it was an early starter that stole the spoils, the 38-year-old […]

Simon Delestre & Qopilot Batilly Z Soar to Win €25,000 Prix MAPM Sorec CSI 4*-W at the Morocco Royal Tour

El Jadida, Morocco – October 18, 2019 – The second day of the Morocco Royal Tour CSI 4*-W at the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida came to an end this afternoon with the €25,000 Prix MAPM Sorec CSI 4*-W, the qualifier for Sunday’s grand finale, the €100,000 His […]

Simon Delestre & Filou Carlo Zimequest Triumphant in €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* at LGCT of Rome

Rome, Italy – September 07, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Filou Carlo Zimequest won the €59,400 First GCL Competition CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour of Rome CSI 5*/2* at Stadio dei Marmi in Rome, Italy. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Filou Carlo Zimequest The Frenchman and […]

Simon Delestre Strikes Gold Again in €25,000 Axera Small Grand Prix CSI 3* at Jumping de Valence

Ratières, France – August 25, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chadino won the €25,000 Axera Small Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 3*/2* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Chadino  The Frenchman and the 14-year-old […]

Michel Hecart & Solero MS Soar to Win €25,500 SFAM Grand Prix CSI 2* at Jumping de Valence

Ratières, France – August 24, 2019 – Michel Hecart (FRA) and Solero MS won the €25,500 SFAM Grand Prix CSI 2* today during the Jumping International de Valence CSI 3*/2* at the Haras des Grillons in Ratières, France. The Frenchman and the 13-year-old Hannoverian gelding (Silvio x Espri) […]

Jean-Luc Mourier & Captain Keen Turn the Afterburner to Win €25,492 BMW Prize CSI 3* at Jumping International de Megève

Megève, Frace – Jean-Luc Mourier (FRA) and Captain Keen won the €25,492 BMW Prize CSI 3*, the first qualifier for the Grand Prix, held last Thursday during the Jumping International de Megève – Edmond de Rothschild CSI 3* in France. The Frenchman and the 15-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding (Windows Vh […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Excell in €15,000 Speed Class CSI 4* at Hubside Jumping

Grimaud, France – June 02, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chesall Zimequest won the €15,000 Speed Class CSI 4* last Saturday during the Hubside Jumping CSI 4*/2* in Grimaud, France. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Chesall Zimequest The Frenchman and the 14-year-old chestnut Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Concerto 4) […]

Déjà Vu! Simon Delestre & Hermès Ryan Defend Title Winning €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5* at Saut Hermès au Grand Palais

Grand Palais, Paris, France – March 23, 2019 – Simon Delestre (FRA) and Hermes Ryan won the €400,000 Hermès Grand Prix CSI 5* yesterday during the Saut Hermès au Grand Palais in Paris, France. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Hermès Ryan The Frenchman and the 14-year-old Selle Français gelding (Hugo Gesmeray […]

Jos Verlooy & Caracas Triumph in €25,000 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* at CHI Al Shaqab

Jos Verlooy (BEL) and Caracas won the €25,000 Two-Phase Class CSI 5* last Saturday during the CHI Al Shaqab 5* at Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar. Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Caracas   The Belgian and the 14-year-old grey stallion (Casall x Colman) cruised to victory by advancing to and completing […]

Denis Lynch & Chablis Earn Top Honors in $400,000 Longines Masters Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5*

Irishman Denis Lynch and stable newcomer Chablis have formed an instant and very mutual attraction and they charged away with the $400,000 Longines Grand Prix of Hong Kong CSI 5* on Sunday, bringing to a close a weekend of supreme excitement to conclude the Asian leg of the […]

Simon Delestre & Hermes Ryan Race to First in €110,000 Anenome Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*

Simon Delestre (FRA) and Hermes Ryan won the €110,000 Anenome Horse Trucks Grand Prix of Amsterdam CSI 5*, powered by Stoeterij Sterrehof last Saturday during the Jumping Amsterdam CSI 5*-W in the Netherlands. The Frenchman and the 14-year-old chestnut Selle Français gelding (Hugo Gesmeray x Ryon d’Anzex) were […]

Simon Delestre & Denis Lynch Share Top Honors in €20,000 Six-Bar Challenge at Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2*

Simon Delestre (FRA) aboard Chadino (Chacco-Blue x Narew XX) and Denis Lynch (IRL) riding The Sinner (Sanvaro x Landgold 3) shared the victory in the €20,000 Masters Power – Lido de Paris Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*/2* last Saturday during the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5*/2* in France. […]

Kevin Staut & Ayade de Septon Fly to First Again, Claim €49,500 Ceneca Prize CSI 5* at Longines Masters Paris

The Paris crowd isn’t done with chanting ‘Kevin, Kevin’! Saturday night, Kevin Staut and his amazing Ayade de Septon*HDC once again triumphed on the mythical arena of the Longines Masters of Paris. Kevin Staut (FRA) & Ayade de Septon* HDC Out of 36 starters in the €49,500 1.50m Masters One Salon du Cheval […]

Kevin Staut & Ayade de Septon et HDC Lead French “Trifecta” in €100,000 Longines Masters of Paris Speed Challenge CSI 5*

First “signature class” of the tenth Longines Masters of Paris, the €100,000 Longines Speed Challenge lived up to its reputation. The Paris audience too: wild cheering and a sea of French flags rose from the stands as Kevin Staut won the fastest class in the world for the […]

Simon Delestre & Chadino Shine in Longines Ranking Speed Class CSI 5* at Waregem Horse Week

Simon Delestre (FRA) and Chadino  won the 1.45m Longines Ranking class CSI 5* yesterday during the Waregem Horse Week CSI 5* in Waregem, Belgium. The Frenchman galloped  flawlessly to victory in 70.52 seconds aboard the 13-year-old Chacco-Blue-son after overcoming all the obstacles on the course. Francois Mathy Jr. […]

François Mathy Jr. & Uno de La Roque Soar to Victory in €25,000 Prix Axeria CSI 4* at Jumping International de Valence

The Jumping de Valence showed its international colours yesterday. If the day began with the French hymn, it pursued with victory from all around the world: Great Britain, USA, Belgium and last but not least, Austria. François Mathy Jr. (BEL) & Uno de La Roque The major class […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise in €60,400 First GCL Individual Speed Class CSI 5* at LGCT of Valkenswaard

Kent Farrington (USA) & Creedance won the €60,400 First GCL Individual speed class CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) of Valkenswaard at the Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard, the Netherlands. Kent Farrington (USA) & Creedance The American and the 11-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

Simon Delestre & Chesall Zimequest Superb in €61,800 Grand Prix of Megève – Edmond de Rothschild CSI 3*

Simon Delestre (FRA) & Chesall Zimequest won the €61,800 Grand Prix of Megève – Edmond de Rothschild CSI 3* yesterday during the Jumping International de Megève CSI 3* in France. Simon Delestre (FRA) & Chesall Zimequest The Frenchman and the 13-year-old chestnut Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Concerto 4) […]

Gregory Wathelet & Qualido Showcase Top Quality to Victory Again at LGCT of Cascais CSI 5*

The in-form Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and Qualido took a second win of the weekend at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Cascais, Estoril, battling against the elements to triumph in the CSI5* evening class. Under the bright floodlights, Wathelet delivered the only double clear in the picturesque grass […]

Peder Fredricson & Hansson WL Rise to Greatness in €300,000 LGCT Grand Prix de la Ville de Cannes CSI 5*

Peder Fredricson (SWE) and his powerful bay Hansson WL reigned supreme in Cannes winning a supercharged jump off against the heavyweight stars of show jumping. It was a night of explosive top sport next to the shores of the Mediterranean for the 7th leg of the Longines Global […]