In the Hubside Jumping Grimaud-Gulf of Saint-Tropez’s CSI 4* Grand Prix, America’s Jessica Springsteen won ahead of two riders from Rhône-Alpes, Olivier Perreau and Mégane Moissonnier. The United States were fittingly represented in this Grand Prix’s final line-up; in her first time competing here, the legendary Beezie Madden finished sixth.

In the initial round of this Grand Prix, only seven combinations managed to find the key to the course designed by Spain’s Javier Trenor Paz Marcos Nuñez. The usual stars, including France’s Julien Epaillard and Germany’s Christian Ahlmann, didn’t make it past the first round.

Switzerland’s Edwin Smits on Farezzo was the surprise in this Grand Prix and was first to jump clear and as a result, had the difficult job of going first in the jump-off. However, the Swiss rider proved he was in fine form and was double clear. Jérôme Hurel, one of the three French riders qualified, had one down with Byron du Telman and any chance that he had of winning went out the window.

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