In front of a large crowd on Friday, July 25, Alexa Ferrer and Vitalhorse Fleur d’Oz won the Prix Mars & Co, the day's main event at the Dinard International Show Jumping competition, stage of Rolex Series. A little later, the German national anthem rang out at Val Porée thanks to the victory of Germany's Sophie Hinners and Munin in the CSI3* - Prix Dinard Emeraude Équitation.

It was from the hands of Danièle Mars, President of the show, and her children, Samantha and Axel, that Alexa Ferrer received the Prix Mars & Co trophy at 1.55m, the first CSI5* Grand Prix of the weekend.

Out of 37 riders, 7 managed to qualify for the jump-off with a clear round. Consistently in top form over the past months, often coming close to victory, the French rider secured one of her finest wins this Friday. Second to go in the jump-off, she set the pace and crossed the finish line in 38''37. “The mare was amazing, she’s in great shape at the moment,” said the day’s winner after the prize-giving ceremony. “She’s been very consistent recently with many placings – I was often 2nd, but today the win was ours. She’s incredibly fast, a true competition horse with a huge heart, and she gave her all today. Winning here in Dinard is even more special. I love this show – I’m a big fan of pink!”

Only her compatriot Nina Mallevaey, currently ranked World No.1 in the U25 category, managed to improve on her time with Dynastie de Beaufour, but a rail down relegated her to 6th place.

Winner of the Rolex Grand Prix Ville de Dinard in 2024 and Rolex Testimonial rider, Kevin Staut took 2nd place aboard his stallion New Libera One d’Asschaut (38''53). Last to enter the arena, American rider Carly Anthony completed the podium with Heavenly W (38''67). France’s Nicolas Delmotte secured 4th place with Jordan Molga M.

A 5* PODIUM IN THE CSI3*

The last event of the day, the CSI3* - Prix Dinard Emeraude Équitation (timed competition), saw some of the world's best riders take the top spots! Germany's Sophie Hinners, bronze medalist in the team event at the last European Championships and already a two-time winner this weekend in Dinard, took the win with her 10-year-old gray horse, Munin (62''65). “My horse jumped really well today,” explained the rider. “He's naturally fast, so I didn't need to ask him to push himself too hard, and that was enough for today. Tomorrow, we'll be back in the arena, this time for the Derby. I hope we'll be just as successful.”

Belgium's Jérôme Guéry, Olympic team silver medalist in Tokyo in 2021, came second with Great Britain V (62''72). He is followed by Switzerland's Martin Fuchs, Rolex Testimonee and two-time winner of the Rolex Grand Prix ville de Dinard (2022 and 2023), riding Fort Jump du Beaumenil (62''85).

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