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From Ottawa to Deauville, the sport delivered high drama as established champions and rising talents claimed center stage in front of passionate crowds.
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The RBC Ottawa International delivered the week’s richest drama, with a six-figure purse and a field stacked with championship-caliber names. On Sunday, Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and the Belgian-bred Origa v/h Zuid-Pajottenland stole the spotlight in the CSI5* $340,000 Grand Prix. The pair kept their cool in a tense jump-off, edging Ireland’s Olympic medalist Daniel Coyle by the narrowest of margins. The Ottawa crowd erupted as Sternlicht clinched one of the most significant victories of her career, a breakthrough moment that underscored her place among the sport’s elite. The class was the crown jewel of Ottawa’s summer festival, known for attracting the very best of North America and beyond, and Sternlicht’s win against such a formidable field ensured her triumph will be remembered.
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Meanwhile in Normandy, the elegant Longines Deauville Classic played host to another stirring battle. Belgium’s Rik Hemeryck guided Inoui du Seigneur to victory in the CSI4* Longines Grand Prix Region Normandie, edging out home favorite Julien Epaillard (FRA). Epaillard, a past winner and one of the sport’s top-10 ranked riders, pushed hard for another triumph, but Hemeryck’s precision proved decisive. The Normandie Grand Prix has become a highlight of the French summer circuit, and this year’s packed stands saw an international rider claim the title after a contest that could easily have gone the other way. Hemeryck’s win reinforced Belgium’s status as a powerhouse in the discipline.
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If Sunday belonged to Belgium, Saturday in Deauville was all about French flair. Julien Epaillard (FRA), riding Easy Up de Grandry, delivered a lightning-fast performance to win the CSI4* 1.50m Range Rover Grand Prix. Known as one of the fastest and most daring riders on the circuit, Epaillard gave the crowd exactly what they came for — a signature round that left no doubt. Spectators packed the historic Normandy venue, and the roar as he crossed the finish line underscored his status as France’s show jumping superstar. The Range Rover Grand Prix, one of the key features of the Deauville Classic weekend, once again produced a dramatic home win to the delight of the crowd.
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Back in Ottawa, Canadian fans had plenty to cheer about on Saturday as Nicole Walker (CAN) delivered a hometown triumph in the CSI5* $70,000 Brookstreet Winning Round with Atout des Trambles. The atmosphere was electric as Walker, who has steadily climbed the Canadian rankings, clinched one of her most important international wins to date. Against a competitive field, she rode with composure and confidence, giving Canadian supporters a reason to rise to their feet. While Ottawa’s Grand Prix often grabs the headlines, the Winning Round has become a staple Saturday feature, and this year it belonged to Walker. For the rider, the victory was more than just a trophy — it was a statement of belonging on the five-star stage, and a moment of national pride in front of an enthusiastic home audience.
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Closing out the week, France’s Kevin Staut reminded everyone why his name still carries so much weight in the sport. Partnering with Kannonqulan, Staut won the CSI4* 1.50m Prix Vilamoura Classic at the Longines Deauville Classic. The victory added to an already strong weekend for French riders and kept the tricolor flying in front of an appreciative home audience. While not the marquee class of the show, the Prix Vilamoura Classic is respected for its technical track and deep field, making Staut’s win another impressive addition to his career résumé. His trademark elegance in the saddle and consistency under pressure were fully on display, delighting fans who have followed his long career at the top of the sport.
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