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The CSIO5* action delivered plenty of excitement, with two classes earlier in the day already setting the tone. The CSIO5* – 1m40 Presented by Carlsberg was won by Brazil’s Stephanie Macieira riding the mare Kan Kan du For. In the CSIO5* – 1m45 Presented by Grimaud French Riviera Tour, it was Belgium’s Jérôme Guery who thrilled the home crowd by racing Great Britain V to victory in a razor-sharp time.
Guery’s form didn’t stop there. In the CSIYH Future Stars Presented by Silverspoon, he guided the eight-year-old Remus de Mariposa to another win. And to crown an already successful day, he came within a whisker of triumph in the biggest class on the schedule, the CSIO5* – 1m50 Qualifier Presented by EquiHome, finishing second with Careca LS Elite behind the untouchable Ben Maher.
Guery: “This performance won’t be easy to top. It was my first day here and I already felt my horses were in good shape, but to start with two wins and a second place in such a beautiful qualifier under the lights was beyond anything I expected. It’s always a challenge, such an impressive arena and such an incredible atmosphere. I’m really happy with how things are going here in Brussels. I hope I can keep this level and add more good results. As for Sunday’s Rolex Grand Prix, presented by Audi, I don’t think my horse is quite ready to fight for the podium just yet, but a place in the top 12, that’s definitely my goal.
