As any derby, the Falsterbo Derby is very demanding – with some spectacular fences and a long course. And this is how happy you get when clearing the course: Cian O'Connor on Copain du Perchet CH. All photos (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
The winners, Bertram Allen and Christy Jnr, made the course look easy.
Full focus for runner-up Shane Sweetnam with Indra van de Oude Heihoef ahead of their round.
The very stylish Peder Fredricson with H&M Carat Desire ended 4th after having one down in the jump-off. How many riders have this position one stride after a huge over?!
The open water caused some problems - here Alison Robitaille with Serise du Bidou.
Sören Moeller Rohde's Ci Ci Senjor Ask stumbled in the landing. Luckily it went well, but the pair got eliminated later on.
The experienced derby rider Andre Thieme with Contadur jumping out of the ring.
Fredrik Jönsson and Luckie heading down the bank.
This pair has done several derbies together: Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann and Cellagon Anna. This time they had to settle for 6th place. Here jumping over the difficult gate placed just after the bank.
Karel Cox and Quickchin WH Z over the last fence. The two of them ended 11th with 12 faults.
It was a 5th place for Satu Liukkonen and Celestine, here jumping over one of the few normal fences.
Victoria Gulliksen and Ballenteskin Watch This gave it a good try, ending with 12 faults.
Steve Guerdat and Cayetana flying over the water.
Peder Fredricson and H&M Carat Desire over the huge 'gras' oxer.
The stands were packed during the derby - here Cian on his way to jump out of the arena.
Shane Sweetnam went all in during the jump-off, still he couldn't quite catch Allen's time.
Bertram Allen speeding through the finish line.
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