The 10th Jumping International de Dinard in France, July 27-30, once again lived up to its reputation, delivering exciting show jumping performances in 1*, 3* and 5* divisions, culminating in the €500,000 Grand Prix Rolex Ville de Dinard on Sunday.

The best riders of the tournament had four chances to qualify with their leading mounts for the final 1.60m grand prix. Of the 40 horse-and-rider combinations on the start list, just 15 managed to cross the finish line without penalties and advance to the jump-off.

Following Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Major Tom’s opening clear round, Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz immediately responded, shaving almost two seconds off the time and taking the lead with a time of 43.22 seconds, despite the best efforts of the two-time 2021 and 2022 title-holder Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leone Jei, who succeeded him. Although also clear, Mégane Moissonnier/Cordial, Kevin Staut/Beau de Laubry Z (FRA), Gregory Wathelet/Bond Jamesbond de Hay, Nicola Phillippaerts/Katanga V/H Dingenshof, Gilles Thomas/Luna Van Het Dennehof (BEL), and Michael Pender/HHS Los Angeles (IRL), failed to dethrone the Irishman.

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