The Paris crowd isn't done with chanting 'Kevin, Kevin'! On Saturday night, Kevin Staut and his amazing Ayade de Septon*HDC (Wandor van de Mispelaere x Belle d'Avril du Mazy) once again triumphed in the mythical arena of the Longines Masters of Paris.

Out of 36 starters in the 1.50m Masters One CENECA, ten qualified for the jump-off. Second to go against the clock, Kevin Staut did not leave his rivals the slightest chance when he posted a super fast clear in 43.54 seconds. "The beauty of our sport is the osmosis between a horse and a rider who know each other perfectly. Things don't always go as planned but, sometimes, a whole weekend is pure magic. Ayade is on top form after a short break. My back is better since I had an operation and I think this goes a long way towards our good performances! I'm very pleased with the way she has been jumping since the beginning of the show." 

Even Frenchman Simon Delestre who was last to go did not manage to better his time even though he gave it his all. Sadly - for him - he was 18 hundredths of a second too slow to take top spot with Chesall Zimequest (Casall x Concerto 4). Germany's Daniel Deusser, in top form on the indoor circuit is third with Cassini Bay (Cassini I x Acord II) in 46,85 seconds after a somewhat conservative jump-off. 

Edward Levy was the fastest with Starlette de la Roque (Jumpy Des Fontaines x Kannan) but sadly had a fence down for 7th.