Edited press release from Longines Global Champions Tour 

Kevin Jochems (NED) and Flying Jackie (Nabab de Reve x Voltaire Pref) secured a home win on the opening day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard, stopping the clock on 61.03 in Friday's CSI5* 1.45m Table A – a class counting for the Longines Ranking Group D. 

Richard Vogel (GER) and Phenyo van het Keysersbos (Corydon van T&L x Heartbreaker) finished just 0.05 seconds behind the Dutch rider to take the runner-up spot with their time of 61.08, ahead of Simon Delestre (FRA) with Crack d'Aiguilly Z (Comme Il Faut x Nabab de Reve) in third in 61.48. 

Speaking of his home win, Kevin Jochems told GCTV: “This is my first CSI5* of the summer so it is super special to win especially in my home country. I did my own round today just keeping it fast and smooth and I am really glad to have a horse like her. It is a great start to the weekend here!”