The Frenchman and his speedy, careful homebred won the opening class and never looked back to claim their first World Cup victory.

The Frenchman rode Donatello d’Auge to take the opening leg of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Basel, SUI.

In an electric atmosphere, Malin Baryard-Johnsson, Nicola Philippaerts and Julien Epillard delivered near-flawless performances.

Frenchman Julien Epaillard galloped to win the FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier in Amsterdam riding Donatello d'Auge.