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Today, the spotlight shines on the ultimate highlight of the Brussels Stephex Masters: the CSIO5* Rolex Grand Prix, presented by Audi. The tension is rising as the world’s best prepare to battle it out in the arena, with prestige, history and a place among legends at stake.
Equestrian analyst Frederik De Backer reviewed the full starting list, combining his expertise with plenty of data and statistics. Frederik’s predictions have been close to the actual results so far, so we can expect the winner to come from the list he compiled. His outlook points to the leading favourites: Gilles Thomas with Ermitage Kalone, Scott Brash with Hello Chadora Lady, Ben Maher with Point Break, Nadja Peter Steiner with Mila, and Gregory Wathelet with Bond Jamesbond de Hay. Each of them has the experience, horsepower and form to capture one of the sport’s most coveted titles.
But the CSIO5* Rolex Grand Prix, presented by Audi is never short of surprises. The list of outsiders is equally impressive, with Emilie Conter (Portobella van de Fruitkorf), Cian O’Connor (Iron Man), Nina Mallevaey (Dynastie de Beaufour), Jeanne Sadran (Dexter de Kerglenn), and Gerrit Nieberg (Ping Pong van de Lentamel) all ready to turn predictions upside down.
For the home crowd, anticipation is higher than ever. Belgian fans can pin their hopes on an extraordinary line-up of national heroes: Thibeau Spits (Impress-K Van’T Kattenheye Z), Zoé Conter (H5 Chaccophanie), Jérôme Guery (Great Britain V), Gregory Wathelet (Bond Jamesbond de Hay), Pieter Devos (Primo DV), Niels Bruynseels (Origi Vd Vosberg), Jos Verlooy (Parise van den Dael), Gilles Thomas (Ermitage Kalone), Emilie Conter (Portobella van de Fruitkorf), and Olivier Philippaerts (H&M Miro). With such strength in depth, Belgium will be a force to reckon with in front of its passionate supporters.
The CSIO5* Rolex Grand Prix, presented by Audi promises not only sporting brilliance, but also an unforgettable atmosphere in the heart of the Brussels Stephex Masters. The stage is set for a thrilling afternoon.
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