It was a great afternoon of sport at the Longines Masters of Paris on Sunday as Daniel Deusser and Cornet D'Amour took the top honours in the Grand Prix after a twelve-horse jump-off. First out to congratulate the winner was Stella, Daniel's daughter. All photos (c) Tiffany Van Halle.
Andrew Kocher was the unlucky one this time around. The American rider was clear on the fences, but recorded one time penalty that kept him out of the jump-off on Navalo de Poheton.
A happy Edward Lewy leaves the ring clear, much to the joy of the home crowds!
With five home riders in the jump-off, it was a lot to celebrate for the French: Here Nicolas Delmotte on the lovely Ilex VP that ended 7th as the slowest of the double clears.
Jos Verlooy and Caracas were double clear for Belgium, and ended 6th.
Stretch! Leopold van Asten had a good show all the way, and was clear in the first round of the Grand Prix with VDL Groep Zidane but in the jump-off two poles fell.
Penelope Leprevost and Vagabond de la Pomme delivered a double clear, and finished fifth for the hosts.
Best of the French was Simon Delestre on Hermes Ryan, who finished only 0.13 seconds behind Deusser in the jump-off to take the runner-up position.
The winning pair: Daniel Deusser and the amazing Cornet D'Amour.
Deusser was chased by top combinations such as Kent Farrington and Creedance...
...as well as Steve Guerdat and Hannah, but none of them managed to go clear.
Lauren Hough was thrilled with her mare Ohlala and their third place.
A kiss for Cornet D'Amour from super-groom Sean Lynch.
Cornet D'Amour.
A happy Daniel Deusser!
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