Jos Lansink was the inaugural winner of the Gucci Grand Prix. Lansink and Valentina were one of nine riders that qualified for the jump off on a very delicate and difficult course designed by the American Conrad Homfeld. Several great riders incurred faults such as Friday night’s winner Marcus Ehning, (13 pts. with Leconte), Albert Zoer (8 pts with Okidoki), Edwina Alexander (4 pts with Itôt du Chateau), Michel Robert (8 pts with Kellemoi de Pepita), Marco Kutscher (eliminated with Cornet Obolensky) and European champion Kevin Staut (8 pts with Kraque Boom).

In a very demanding jump off, the Belgiam world champion, was the fast clear with his chestnut mare, a daughter of Nabab de Rève. Irishman Denis Lynch and All Inclusive NRW finished second and another Belgian rider Philipp Lejeune on Vigo d’Arsouilles took third place. Vigo is also a son of Nabab de Rève, a stallion that Philippe rode at international level. The best French rider was Timothée Anciaume with Laam de Fétan in sixth place.

Results of the Gucci Grand Prix

1. Jos Lansink (BEL), Valentina van’t Heike, 0 pt, 42.55

2. Denis Lynch (IRL), All Inclusive NRW, 0 pt, 43.32

3. Philippe Le Jeune (BEL), Vigo d’Arsouilles, 0 pt, 43.90

4. Ludger Beerbaum (ALL), Coupe de Coeur, 4 pts, 41.38

5. Eric Lamaze (CAN), Hickstead, 4 pts, 41.80

6. Timothée Anciaume (FRA), Laam de Fétan, 4, 42.99

7. Rolf-Göran Bengtsson (SUE), Ninja La Silla, 8 pts, 41.51

8. Simon Delestre (FRA), Couletto, 4 pts, 46.51 

9. Pius Schwizer (SUI), Carlina, 8 pts, 44.72

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