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Top Level Sport in Dinard

August 4, 2018 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Kevin Staut (FRA) and Silver II de Virton HDC. (Photo: Pixels events)

Sports fans had something to celebrate this Friday at Jumping International Dinard. With 8 events on the program of different levels, the public of the Val Porée equestrian stadium vibrated to the rhythm of riders’ and horses’ performances.

CSI 5*: Kevin Staut’s lesson in the Suez class

39 pairs were on the startlist of this Suez Grand Prix designed by Jean-François Morand over 1m55 fences, which was a preparation for Sunday Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard. Kevin Staut clinches victory with style.

Sixth to go, Kevin Staut, team Olympic champion 2016, completed an amazing ride in perfect harmony with Silver II de Virton HDC, his 12 year old chestnut gelding, by Kashmir Van Schuttershof.

If 11 riders managed to clear the course, Kevin and Silver stop the clock at 79’’32, and will remain below 80’’ for the rest of the class. Obviously happy, Kevin declared, “When you are at the beginning of the start list, you never know which is the right strategy, but that kind of showground suits him very well. Besides, Jean-François Morand designed a very fluid course; he knows the Val Porée stadium perfectly; it was very pleasant to ride. Dinard’s arena allows big horses to express themselves, while sometimes they might be frustrated in more reduced spaces. Silver started with Olivier Guillon. I have been riding him for two and a half year, mainly in Nations Cups, so he hardly competes in speed classes, but this winter, he won a big class against the clock in Doha, and came second in a jump-off with 10 pairs in Zürich. He performs better and better.”

The second position goes to the British Laura Renwick, riding Bintang, who clears in 81’’32. The double winner of the Derby Tropicana of Dinard (2015 and 2016) was smiling. “He was unlucky yesterday, but today he jumped very well. He will compete in the Grand Prix on Sunday.” The podium of this Suez class is completed by the German rider Hans Dieter Dreher, riding his faithful 17 year old stallion, Embassy, in a time of 81’’56. The rider said he was really pleased with his partner for the past eight years he is trying hard to spare. “Dinard is only his 5th show this season; he will compete in Valence. I try to be very careful. I love him too much.”

Eight pairs out of 39 were eliminated or decided to retire, probably to focus on Sunday Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard.

CSI YH 7 year old: Belgium on top

Fifty three 7 year old horses were competing in the second leg of their competition supported by the Haras des M. 19 cleared the 1m35 course, but to win, the rule was also to sign the best time. The Belgian rider Gudrun Patteet associated to her mare born in Luxembourg, Crystal de Lau (E.T), managed to beat everybody in a time of 64’’94. Her fellow citizen, Grégory Wathelet, riding the Holsteiner stallion Carleyle, places immediately behind with a time of 64’’99. The 3rd place goes, with a time of 66’’79, to the French rider Pénélope Leprevost and her Selle Français mare Big Star des Forêts (Untouchable M).

Hats off to the ten French who place in the Top 10, among which Philippe Rozier and his impressive grey BWP stallion Lecoultre de Muze (4th), Margaux Rocuet/Babar de Bussy (5th), the rider from Britanny Arthur le Vot/Baccardi de B’Néville (6th), Nicolas Delmotte/Byzance de Vains (8th), Timothée Anciaume/Beguin de B’Néville (9th), and Julien Gonin/Belle Dame du Pratel (10th).

CSI 1*: They had to be quick!

On that second day of competition, the riders registered in the CSI 1* label had a double chance to shine, provided they were fast enough, since the two classes on the program were timed against the clock.

In the Institut Esthederm class, over a 1m15 course, the French Jade Pichard clinches victory, associated to Vegas Flamingo, in a time of 73’’44, but her fellow citizen Noémie de Baumais stands right on her heels with Ardoise de Gruilly in 73’’66. The third step of the podium is occupied by the Swiss Clara Best who clears the course with Bella de Preuilly Z in 77’’23. The Top 10 of this class is exclusively feminine.

In the Le Sabotier class, conducted right after the previous class over a 10cm higher course, Chloé de Ponnat has the Marseillaise played in the stadium after riding one of the 17 clear rounds of the class in a time of 68’’7 associated to Time Out (NL). With almost two more seconds (70’’65), her main opponent for the day, Axelle Moro, riding Asse du Beaumenil, clinches 2nd position, and places in front of the Mexican Patricio Pasquel Poo associated to Arcange de l’Arc, who crosses the finish line in 71’’57.

The third day of this 2018 International Jumping of Dinard will start with the Royal Emeraude class, over 1m35. The Institut Esthederm Grand Prix, support of the 1m15 final with a jump-off, will follow, and the last competition of the day in this category, over 1m25, will be held in the Grand Hôtel Barrière Grand Prix. The riders will give their very best to shine, since the winner will be generously rewarded.

Complete results on https://www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2018-199/schedule.html.

Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
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First French National Anthems in Dinard

August 3, 2018 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Patrice Delaveau and Vestale de Mazure HDC, winners of the Mars & Co class (CSI 3*) (Photo: Pixels events)

The International Jumping of Dinard’s kick-off was given on the magnificent Val Porée site, entirely adorned in pink colour for the occasion.

As Danièle Mars, president of the show, highlighted, the main equestrian event in Britanny, which welcomes close to 50 000 spectators, adds one star to its constellation, since it offers, besides the CSI5*, 1* and Young horses, a CSI3* instead of the previous CSI2*. Each category had a chance to discover the grass arena with its unique and charming topography, as well as the sand arena, beautifully landscaped.

CSI 3* – Mars & Co class

In the first class of this label, although he was competing against 60 determined opponents, the rider from Normandy, Patrice Delaveau, riding Vestale de Mazure HDC (Landor S), his partner for a year and a half, had the first French national anthem played today when signing the fastest time in the Mars & Co class. « She is a very competitive mare » the rider commented.

The Document Store class, second class of the day at this level, goes to the rider from Britanny, Jean Le Monze, associated to Urbin d’Yserand, in front of the King of Morocco’s rider, Abdelkebir Ouaddar, and the young French Edward Levy.

The Groupe Fabrice Georgelin class is won by the French Félicie Bertrand riding Aset d’Ouilly.

CSI YH – Top 7

Out of 54 future 7 year old champions, 37 found the key to the 1m30 high course designed by Jean Philippe Desmarets and signed a clear round.

CSI 5* – Alvalle class

41 of the best riders in the world rode for the first time on the grass arena at 4.45pm over a 1m45 course designed by Jean François Morand, in a class supported by Alvalle, historical partner of the event, with a prize money of 25000 euros. If some riders chose this class to prepare for Sunday Grand Prix, some others decided to play the game and fight for the best time. It was the case for the French Cédric Angot, second last to go with Talent des Moitiers, who stops the clock at 34’’81, and has the Marseillaise played in the Val Porée stadium. The second place goes to the Belgian Grégory Wathelet/Eldorado van Het Vijverhof, in a time of 36’’42, while the Israeli Daniel Bluman and Edison place 3rd in 36’’76.

Complete results on https://www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2018-199/schedule.html.

Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
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International Jumping of Dinard: D-22!

July 13, 2018 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Ilex VP, winner of the Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard 2017. Photo: E. Knoll.

From 2nd au 5th August, the International Jumping of Dinard will place the best riders of the moment in the highlights.

Entirely decorated in pink, the green bower of the Val Porée stadium, along the Prieuré beach, will bring together about twenty nations, 150 riders and close to 300 horses among the elite of world showjumping. From the sand arena to the amphitheater of the grass arena, the 40 000 spectators expected over the four days will not miss a single moment of horse riding. 630 000 euros in total prize money and 24 international competitions form the program of the 2018 edition among which the Tropicana Derby on Saturday 4th August (4.30pm) and the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix (CSI 5*) on Sunday 5th August (2.30pm), as a grand finale!

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International Jumping of Dinard: More and More Stars!

March 30, 2018 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Photo: E. Knoll.

Labellised CSI 5*, CSI 2* CSI 1*, and CSI YH reserved to 7-year-old horses in 2017, the International Jumping of Dinard, held from 2nd to 5th August, adds another star. The CSI2* gives way to a CSI3* allowing to greet more qualified riders.

If the riders from Brittany are of course expected at this new level of competition, the CSI 3* should allow the elite riders of the CSI 5* to compete with more horses. In total, 60 entries are open in this new label; the competitors will be able to enter their horses in the famous Tropicana Derby, traditionally planned on Saturday afternoon.

Every day, high level sport

With a total prize money of 630 000€, this new edition of the International Jumping of Dinard promised to offer great days of showjumping. Two 1.45m classes (CSI 3* and CSI 5*) will open the festivities on Thursday 2nd August. The « serious matters » will start on Friday 3rd August with a 1.55m class (CSI 5*) granted with a donation of 62 000 € and a 1.50m class (CSI 3*) with a prize money of 24 600 € to bring the day to a close.

If the spectacular Tropicana Derby (CSI 3*) planned at 4.00pm is THE most expected moment of the competition; the spectators should miss neither the 1,50m class of the CSI 5*, nor the confrontation of the best 7-year-old horses in a 1,40m Grand Prix à (CSI YH), held on the beautiful sand arena.

On Sunday 5th August, time for Grand Prix! There will be high level sport since no less than 3 Grand Prix will be held in a row on the grass arena of the Val Porée. As early as 9.00am, the riders from the CSI 3* will try to clinch victory on a 1.50m course. At 12.30am, the riders from the CSI 1* will play their final in a 1.40m class. At 2.30pm, the world stars of showjumping will enter the stadium for the Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard (CSI 5*), grand finale of the show, over a 1,60m class, designed by Jean-François Morand, and a 300 000 € prize money.

Free admittance.
Food and beverage available in the exhibitors’ village.
TV broadcasting and streaming of the Tropicana Derby and the Rolex Grand Prix of Dinard.

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Grand Prix Rolex de Dinard: Amazing Scenario, French Victory

August 1, 2017 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) and Ilex VP. Crédit photo: Pixels events.

One more time, the public of Dinard, evaluated at 18 500 persons, was present, and had filled up the stands of the Val Porée stadium to encourage with enthusiasm some of the best riders in the world. This edition 2017 goes to the French Nicolas Delmotte, riding his nine year old stallion, Ilex VP, a son of Diamant de Semilly.

Out of the 33 pairs on the start list for this 1,60m class designed by the international course designer Jean François Morand, only two cleared the course, and were called to ride the final phase against the clock.

The final phase against the clock was run according to a very unusual scenario, since Nicolas Delmotte clears the course, in a time that he considered himself « beatable » but the Egyptian, after a pole down on the first fence, decided to retire and has to do with the second position.

The French rider, based in Douai, in North of France, thanked the Mars family for its organization, and the owners of this very promising stallion (who was competing in its first CSI5*), Beatrice Martens and Véronique Daems Vastapane. If he found the course rather delicate, Nicolas paid tribute to the course designer not asking unnecessary efforts to the horses.

Karim Elzogby, very fair play, said he was very happy to be back in this stadium he knows very well since he worked in Brittany for 20 years. He promised to be back if his only horse, Amélia, is still in good shape next year.

Thanks to the hard work put in by the Mars family, in charge of the site since 2013, and the 120 officials and volunteers, this International Jumping of Dinard has one more time kept all its promises, with a prestigious list of riders, and an outstanding organization.

Results of the Grand Prix Rolex de Dinard: www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2017-152/rolex-grand-prix-de-dinard-6/results.html

TV Highlights free of copyrights: http://transfert.datanaute.com/evs-dinard-2017/

All the results: www.worldsporttiming.com

Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
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CSI 5* Derby Tropicana: Belgian Wilm Vermeir Clinches Victory

July 30, 2017 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Wilm Vermeir (BEL) and DM Jacqmotte. Crédit photo: Pixels events.

This year again, the Tropicana Derby kept its promises. As usual, the public, who came in numbers, was there to support the nine pairs on the start list.

Out of nine riders, none managed to clear the course. With 2 time penalty points, (172.46), the Belgian rider Wilm Vermeir, riding DM Jacqmotte, an 8 year old stallion by Toulon, signed the best score and clinched victory in his first Derby. The 38 year old rider, based with twenty horses near Lümmen, said he was delighted about his week end in Britanny, since he won his 4th class with different horses, among which the 7 year old Grand prix supported by the Haras des M with Kiarado, and the Avalle class on Thursday with Gentiane de la Pomme. We probably have not heard the last of this rider, who recently joined the Top 100 of the world ranking.

The second place goes to the rider from Britanny, Louis Bouhana, associated to the 11 year old gelding Sweet Phir (Quercus du Maury) with a total of five time faults (181’’18). A great performance for the rider based in Languivic, in Morbihan, who was competing in his first Derby. Louis paid tribute to his horse, who belongs to Michel Toninni, that he has been riding since the end of May, and was previously under the saddle of Clément Boulanger. « I don’t know him that well, but along the course, I felt he was relaxing. »

Philippe Rozier (FRA) completes the podium of the 2017 Derby he was riding with Rêveur de Kergane, who was already placed 5th in the Derby of La Baule in May. Due to a pole down on a vertical, and time faults (176’’77), the Olympic champion scores a total of 7 points. Disappointed about this score he feels responsible for, Philippe paid tribute to Rêveur’s qualities he has been riding for a few months only, and was under an amateur’s saddle. « He is an incredible horse; he is not surprised by anything. He agrees on everything, indoors, Derbies or Grand Prix. He is the living proof that in the world many horses could perform at the highest level, provided they meet the right person at the right time. »
Regarding the number of horses who entered this Derby, considered too limited, Philippe said he was not surprised, since during the same week end the riders have the choice between several competitions at the same level. « It is also an opportunity for the younger riders to get selected. »

Results of the Derby Tropicana: www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2017-152/derby-tropicana-5/results.html

TV Highlights free of copyrights: http://transfert.datanaute.com/evs-dinard-2017/

All the start lists and results: www.worldsporttiming.com

Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
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Bruno OPPENHEIM / O.I.C
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CSI 5*: Speedy Friday

July 29, 2017 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Patrice Delaveau’s victory in the Suez class. Crédit photo: E. Knoll.

USA on the lead

The Conseil départemental of Ille et Vilaine was the sponsor of the first speed class of the day (145cm), with about 30 riders on the list. USA clinches victory, but the rider from Brittany, Margaux Rocuet, placed 2nd.

11 out of the pairs on the start list clear the course, but the fastest, in 69’’10, is the American rider Catherine Nicole Tyree, 23 years old, riding her 11 year old grey gelding, Bokai. « He is one of my three horses. I have been riding him for just a year; he is very careful, and brave. He does everything he can to win. »

With a time of 69’’58, riding Vahiné de Biéville, the rider from Brittany, Margaux Rocuet, who was in the lead for a long time, had to do with second position. The 24 year old rider based in the family stables of Saint Helen, with her father Bruno, had a large smile on her face after this great result in her first show at this level in France. Despite a broken toe, Margaux paid tribute to the mare she has been riding for two years, and owned by Edouard de Rotschild. « I always believed she would be successful. We did everything we could to educate her properly and bring her at this level. For me Dinard is a mythical site; we have been coming here every year since I was little. I did everything I could to be selected for this show. I am very happy about this result. »

The 3rd place goes to Patrice Delaveau (FRA), associated to Urcos de Kerglenn (Toulon), who brings the horse breeding from Brittany into the highlights, for the greatest delight of the Richard family, based in Finistère.

Results of the Conseil départemental d’Ille et Vilaine: www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2017-152/prix-ille-et-vilaine-2/results.html

Suez class, French duo on the lead

The second class of the day (155cm) reserved to the riders of the 5* was also against the clock. Victory goes to Patrice Delaveau (FRA), followed by Thierry Rozier (FRA).

If one third of the riders clear the course, the French rider, World reserve champion in 2014, Patrice Delaveau, signed the fastest time (74’’83) and clinched victory with his experienced Aquila HDC. « I am very happy; my horse jumped super, and he liked the course. He is used to compete in CSI5* every week end. He just completed a difficult tour; he is relieved to be back on a large grass arena. He had a good time, and me too. »
The surprise of the day comes from the second place of Thierry Rozier, who, after fifteen years away from this level of competition, completes the course in a time of 75’’76 with his student Electra Narchios’s mare, Venezia d’Ecaussinnes. « I am really happy, super motivated by the whole atmosphere, my brother Philippe’s career. I feel like crazy at the moment. I am really keen about competing. Actually I am impressed myself by this result, especially with this mare who was competing in the amateur classes last year. Since the beginning of the season, I did everything possible to be selected for this show in Dinard. I asked Philippe Guerdat to put me on the list if he could; he said he would select me because of my results. »
The third place goes to the Portuguese Luciana Diniz, associated to Lennox, one of her top horses she will ride in the Rolex Grand Prix – an auspicious result.

Results of Prix Suez: www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2017-152/prix-suez-3/results.html

All the start lists and results: www.worldsporttiming.com

Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
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CSI5* Alvalle Class: Belgium Clinches Victory

July 28, 2017 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Wilm Vermer (BEL) and Gentiane de la Pomme. Crédit photo: Pixels events.

The riders from the CSI5* tread upon the grass arena for the first time of the weekend to compete in the Alvalle class. 34 of them were on the start list of this speed class. Thanks to Will Wermer, the Belgian national anthem was played in the stadium.

To be among the winners, the riders had to clear the fences, but as fast as possible. If 17 pairs found the key to the course designed by Jean-François Morand, the fastest rider of this first confrontation was the Belgian Will Wermer, riding his 10 year old mare, Gentiane de la Pomme, who crosses the finish line in a time of 34’’41. Based near Lümmen, the rider, who competes in Dinard for the second time, said he was delighted with this result. « Gentiane is my top horse; he is a real fighter. When she goes into the ring, she is determined to win. She won most of the cups we have in the stables. »

The French rider Louis Bouhana, riding Shamrock du Niro, was in the lead most of the time, after a clear round in 34’’80.but finished 2nd. Based near Lorient, he paid tribute to his horse, who belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Dulion from La Baule. « Shamrock is fantastic; he signs a lot of clear rounds. I have been riding him for three years. He has a great mind; he is very generous. »

Nicolas Delmotte, very happy about his 3rd place Darmani Van T Heike in a time of 35’’37, paid tribute to the site of the competition, « the most beautiful in Europe. »

Results of the Alvalle class: www.worldsporttiming.com/results/jumping-international-de-dinard-2017-152/prix-alvalle-1/results.html

All the start lists and results: www.worldsporttiming.com

Véronique GAUTHIER / Agence Consulis
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Bruno OPPENHEIM / O.I.C
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Dinard CSI 5*, before the European Championships

June 23, 2017 Associate Editor Leave a comment

Photo credit Sport Concept.

The international Jumping of Dinard (CSI5*) will be the must-not-miss event from 27 to July 30. Last-but-one 5* competition in France before the European Championships three weeks later in Göteborg, the Emerald Coast should be the rendezvous of preparation for the selected riders. And if the next 2017 European champion won one of the key class of this Brittany Jumping?

The two highlights

DERBY TROPICANA (CSI 5*), Saturday 29 July 2017 at 4.30pm

There is no more spectacular event than a Derby. In Dinard, the public is always numerous and faithful to this class which is a combination of natural and traditional fences set on a 1000m long course. Whether neophyte or passionate about the discipline, the Derby Tropicana captivates every spectator. After 25 jumps (hedges, mounds, stretches of water, Brittany banks…), only one couple will go out like a hero in front of a jubilant public. Who will succeed in dethroning Laura Renwick (GBR) and her brilliant Rembrandt Blue (SF), double holders of the title in 2015 and 2016? Answer on Saturday 29 July…

GRAND PRIX ROLEX OF DINARD (CSI 5*), Sunday 30 July 2017 at 2.30pm

Who will succeed Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Cornado II, both winners of the 2016 Grand Prix of Dinard? After four days of competition, the Grand Prix, carrying this year the colors of Rolex, the iconic Swiss watch brand, will reward the best riders and horses of the world. A few days before the European championships, the Grand Prix Rolex of Dinard will be the opportunity for the riders to mark the spirits and for the public to admire its favorites. The spectators, always very numerous to attend this event, will be the witnesses of a sport confrontation of the highest level, with the 50 best pairs of the show representing 20 nations competing in this Grand Prix Rolex endowed with 300 000 euros.

The Derby Tropicana and the Grand Prix Rolex will be broadcasted live in France on BeIN Sports and Equidia Life. Free entrance.