Former world no. one Harrie Smolders (NED) concluded the 2024-edition of Jumping Indoor Maastricht with a bucket-list victory in Sunday’s CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix. Riding the 12-year-old gelding Mr. Tac (Non Stop x Toulon), Smolders left USA’s Laura Kraut to second aboard Bisquetta (Bisquet Balou C x Takashi van Berkenbroek) while Belgium’s Pieter Devos completed the podium as third with Primo DV (Vigo D'Arsouilles x Heartbreaker).

"Jumping Indoor Maastricht is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric competitions in the Netherlands," Smolders said in a press release from Jumping Indoor Maastricht. "It has a four-star status but radiates five-star quality in every way: Stunning decorations and a fantastic atmosphere." 

This victory was particularly special for Smolders as it was his first time claiming the Grand Prix title in Maastricht, and also his first win with Mr. Tac at this level. "Indoor competitions seem to suit Mr. Tac well. In the jump-off, you can really use his capabilities. The length of his stride to the last jump was amazing, he really stretches out. He's a true specialist against the clock – he knows the game inside and out," said Smolders,

It was a good finish to Jumping Indoor Maastricht for the Dutch as Kim Emmen and Imagine (Cassini Gold x Lord Z) finished fourth, followed by Marc Houtzager and Sterrehof’s Dante (Canturano x Phin-Phin) in fifth.