The 2023-edition of the Falsterbo Derby presented by Agria turned into an exciting class, where the audience was kept at the edge of their seats until the very last rider had jumped.
A total of 19 horse-and-rider-combinations took part in the derby that counted 19 obstacles and 22 efforts, and until Steve Guerdat and Easy Star de Talma (Quick Star x Opium de Talma) entered the ring as last to go it was only Abdel Said and Arpege du Ru (Apache d'Adriers x Quat'Sous) that had cleared the demanding track. But, delivering a clear round as last man out, Guerdat made sure there would be a jump-off for the win.
With these images, we take a look back on all the action!
All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.
Andre Thieme and Contadur were one of the crowd favourites for the win, and many thought they would make a hat-trick after taking the title in the Falsterbo Derby in 2019 as well as in 2022. However, Contadur didn't jump the course with his normal ease and the pair had to settle for 7th place after twelve faults.