Form Guide for Sunday's Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen

Olivier Perreau GL Events Dorai d'Aiguilly 10 years old

28% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Ten-year-old that's still finding their way on this level. Jumped a very good Prize of Europe here on Wednesday for just one time fault.

Current Rating Ranked 29th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

Recent Form

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682

160

4 4 0 8 8 8

15%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Windsor/2023

155

0 0

77

Rider FEI Ranking

97th

150

Victoria Gulliksen Equine America Papa Roach 14 years old

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Very good World Cup season for this pair. Had a break and weren't at their peak in Rotterdam 5* last week. Could improve on that here.

Current Rating Ranked 36th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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665

160

4 0 4 8 9 16

18%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/Omaha World Cup Final/2023

155

84

Rider FEI Ranking

234th

150

0 0

Shane Sweetnam

51% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

James Kann Cruz 10 years old

Highest rated horse in the world for his age. En route to producing a record-breaking 10-year-old season. Just first fence down for him here on Wednesday, but stunning clear on Friday.

Current Rating Ranked 3rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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767

160

0

0

12 0 0 0

62%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva/2022

155

4

108

Rider FEI Ranking

12th

150

4

José María (Jr) Larocca

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Finn Lente 13 years old

Produced crucial double clear in 5* Nations Cup of Sopot to help Argentina to a surprising second place. Knocked a couple rails here on Wednesday, but have the experience to come back from that.

Current Rating Ranked 22nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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709

160

0 0 0

46%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Grand Prix of Paris/2022

155

0

8

93

Rider FEI Ranking

272nd

150

8

12

0

Andre Thieme

51% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

DSP Chakaria 13 years old

Reigning European Champions and already a 5* GP winner this year. Will be willing to prove themselves ahead of this years Europeans.

Current Rating Ranked 4th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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766

160

4 4 0 0 0

0 0

64%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Barcelona Nations Cup Final/2021

155

112

Rider FEI Ranking

30th

150

5

Maximilian Weishaupt

27% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

DSP Omerta Incipit 12 years old

Horse that has competed very little over the past 12 months. 8 of last 10 results have resulted in 4 penalties. Could be close if back to form.

Current Rating Ranked 38th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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643

160

4 4 4 0 13

4 4

24%

Highest Rated Performance 7th/Nations Cup of Rome/2022

155

77

Rider FEI Ranking

572nd

150

4

Donald Whitaker

21% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

di Caprio 12 years old

Few rounds jumped by this horse over the past 12 months. Solid at 150. Produced a strong round with only time faults in 160 Prize of Europe on Wednesday to prepare for today.

Current Rating Ranked 40th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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606

160

8 4 E 8

4

27%

Highest Rated Performance 6th/Nations Cup of Rome/2022

155

81

Rider FEI Ranking

194th

150

6

0 0

Rodrigo Pessoa

45% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Major Tom 10 years old

Horse on incredible form. Second highest-rated 10-year-old in the world. Already has produced two double clear rounds in 5* Nations Cup in St Gallen and La Baule.

Current Rating Ranked 7th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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746

160

16

0 0 0 0 0

45%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Nations Cup of La Baule/2023

155

97

Rider FEI Ranking

118th

150

0 0

Daniel Deusser Killer Queen VDM 13 years old

34% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Aptly named the Queen of Aachen. Won the GP in 2021 and finished 4th last year. Up until Friday had only ever knocked one rail (in jump-off) over 9 Aachen starts.

Current Rating Ranked 19th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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716

160

4 24 0 8 0 4 16

47%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Grand Prix of Spruce Meadows/2022

155

111

Rider FEI Ranking

9th

150

0

Eduardo Alvarez Aznar

34% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Bentley de Sury 12 years old

Big result already this year when second behind Cala Mandia (Katrin Eckermann, GER) at Miami Beach. Eduardo's top-rated horse and one of the top horses in Spain at the moment.

Current Rating Ranked 19th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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716

160

0 8

0 4 0 8 12

29%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/GCL Prague Final/2022

155

4

94

Rider FEI Ranking

42nd

150

Daniel Coyle

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Gisborne VDL 12 years old

Already helped Team Ireland to two Nations Cup podiums (Rotterdam/Vancouver). Not a pole knocked at 150-155 level of late, but perhaps been slightly unlucky over the weekend here.

Current Rating Ranked 22nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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709

160

4

8 0 0 4

33%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Nations Cup of Rotterdam/2023

155

82

Rider FEI Ranking

19th

150

0 0 0

Jur Vrieling Long John Silver 3 N.O.P. 11 years old

36% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Hasn't touched a pole in last three 5* GPs jumped, but time allowed can be an issue. Part of winning Nations Cup team on home soil in Rotterdam last week.

Current Rating Ranked 16th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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723

160

0 0 4 4 0 1 4 0

35%

Highest Rated Performance 18th/Herning/2022

155

99

Rider FEI Ranking

17th

150

Eugenio Garza Perez

41% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Contago 12 years old

Starting to establish themselves among the world's best. Already a 5* GP podium spot confirmed in Mexico. Not a rail touched yet here in Aachen and two 160 placings richer.

Current Rating Ranked 11th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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734

160

0 4 0

9

8

31%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Grand Prix of Spruce Meadows/2022

155

1

0

98

Rider FEI Ranking

67th

150

0

Marc Houtzager Sterrehof's Dante N.O.P. 15 years old

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

All or nothing kind of horse. Won a 4* Grand Prix, but got eliminated in the next. Clears in their recent form but plenty coming at 150. Clear over fences in 160 here on Wednesday, but time faults.

Current Rating Ranked 33rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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668

160

0

0

E 12

37%

Highest Rated Performance Tokyo/2021

155

12

99

Rider FEI Ranking

136th

150

0 0

0

Petronella Andersson Castres van de Begijnakker Z 12 years old

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Had a good show at La Baule, so seems on good form. Very consistent and rarely has a bad day. A clear or four fault horse which is valuable for picking up ranking points and prize money.

Current Rating Ranked 26th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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699

160

12

4

4 0 4

21%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/Wellington FL/2022

155

8

88

Rider FEI Ranking

143rd

150

0

4

Marcus Ehning

51% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Stargold 12 years old

Stargold and Marcus are on an incredible run of form. Jumped a foot perfect clear in the second round of the Nations Cup on Thursday. The hometown hero here in Aachen.

Current Rating Ranked 2nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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768

160

0

0 0

0 0 0

54%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/Herning/2022

155

0

111

Rider FEI Ranking

21st

150

0

Natalie Dean Chance Ste Hermelle 15 years old

25% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

An experienced mare continuing her visit to Europe. This will be a good opportunity for this young rider to gain experience for their first time competing in Aachen.

Current Rating Ranked 39th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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628

160

R 4164 4 8 412

15%

Highest Rated Performance 12th/Wellington FL/2022

155

70

Rider FEI Ranking

81st

150

Ludger Beerbaum

28% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Mila 11 years old

Ludger Beerbaum is a legend of the sport and a crowd favourite at Aachen. This duo finished 6th in the Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia on Friday.

Current Rating Ranked 30th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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680

160

4

8 0

8 4

37%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Grand Prix of Doha/2022

155

34

8

98

Rider FEI Ranking

463rd

150

4

Jörne Sprehe

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Hot Easy 11 years old

Hot Easy is quite new to this level but already has been very competitive. Proved themselves Aachen-worthy after a 5th place in the Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia here on Thursday.

Current Rating Ranked 33rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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668

160

4 5 4 4

20%

Highest Rated Performance 8th/Grand Prix of Rome - Piazza di Siena/2022

155

14 0 0

77

Rider FEI Ranking

134th

150

4

Alain Jufer

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Dante MM 12 years old

Showing very strong form here in Aachen with already two Top 10 placings at 160, thanks to two clear rounds jumped.

Current Rating Ranked 33rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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668

160

8

8

8

26%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/World Cup of Amsterdam/2023

155

0

4

83

Rider FEI Ranking

232nd

150

0

12

0

Koen Vereecke Kasanova de la Pomme 13 years old

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Was a key part of Team Belgium in last year's Nations Cup season, producing 2 double clears. Helped Belgium on Nations Cup podium again here on Thursday with two solid rounds.

Current Rating Ranked 21st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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712

160

0

31 4 0 4 0

54%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Barcelona Nations Cup Final/2022

155

106

Rider FEI Ranking

46th

150

4

4

Gerrit Nieberg

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Ben 431 12 years old

Last year's Rolex Grand Prix winner, will want to reproduce that this year. Won the 5* Grand Prix of Hamburg 6 weeks ago. Jumped a good clear here on Friday in 160 feature class.

Current Rating Ranked 25th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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705

160

8 16

0 4 8 4

33%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen/2022

155

R

0

114

Rider FEI Ranking

33rd

150

Hans-Dieter Dreher

35% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Elysium 11 years old

Horse that is getting lots of 160 exposure this year. Helped Germany onto the podium in Nations Cup of St Gallen. Good Nations Cup appearance for them here on Thursday.

Current Rating Ranked 18th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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718

160

0

8

0 4 0 8

28%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Nations Cup of St Gallen/2023

155

4

0

84

Rider FEI Ranking

45th

150

Jens Fredricson Markan Cosmopolit 12 years old

45% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Strong form at 5* 160 and solid member of Swedish team. Runner-up positions in last two 5* GPs jumped. Jumped double clear in Nations Cup here in 2021 and a clear on Thursday as well.

Current Rating Ranked 7th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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746

160

0 4 0 0 0 8 0

61%

Highest Rated Performance 10th/Herning/2022

155

8

105

Rider FEI Ranking

104th

150

Gregory Wathelet

27% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Ace Of Hearts 13 years old

Horse that's quite new to this level. Very experienced rider. Produced their first 5* GP clear in La Baule two weeks ago. Made a solid Nations Cup debut here on Thursday to help Belgium onto podium.

Current Rating Ranked 31st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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679

160

0

4 8 R

0

40%

Highest Rated Performance 10th/Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule/2023

155

0

79

Rider FEI Ranking

39th

150

4

0

Devin Ryan

41% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Eddie Blue 14 years old

One of the top-rated young horses on record, winning a medal at 9 in Tryon 2018. Still a consistent performer proven by a solid Nations Cup jumped on Thursday.

Current Rating Ranked 10th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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735

160

5 4

0

50%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Paris World Cup Final/2018

155

4

4

103

Rider FEI Ranking

182nd

150

0

0

4

Philipp Weishaupt

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Zineday 10 years old

Nine-year-old that has stepped up lately, finishing in the Top 10 of his last three 5* starts before Aachen. Jumped clear on Friday and opted out of jump-off to prep for the Grand Prix.

Current Rating Ranked 37th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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656

160

8

0

50%

Highest Rated Performance 6th/Paris/2023

155

0

73

Rider FEI Ranking

37th

150

16 10 8

4 0

Yuri Mansur Miss Blue-Saint Blue Farm 10 years old

31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Scored the best win of her career so far here in Prize of Europe on Wednesday. Been part of two successful Brazilian Nations Cup teams (St Gallen/La Baule). Great upcoming talent in the sport.

Current Rating Ranked 24th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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706

160

4

8

4 0 4 0

29%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Nations Cup of St Gallen/2023

155

0

0

88

Rider FEI Ranking

47th

150

Scott Brash Hello Jefferson 14 years old

41% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Runner-up in Rolex Grand Prix here last year. Vastly experienced pair. Sensational double clear here in Nations Cup to help GB onto podium. Delicate horse with huge ability and in good form.

Current Rating Ranked 13th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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732

160

4 4

4 0 0 8 4

44%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen/2022

155

22

110

Rider FEI Ranking

48th

150

Steve Guerdat Dynamix de Belheme 10 years old

41% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Just a 10-year-old but already proven to be a strong performer. Especially at 150-155 level, but already solid results produced at 160 too. Could really prove himself here.

Current Rating Ranked 9th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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739

160

0

0 4 4

50%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Rolex Grand Prix of 's-Hertogenbosch/2023

155

0 0

94

Rider FEI Ranking

23rd

150

0

0

Megane Moissonnier

26% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Cordial 14 years old

Superb Nations Cup performance from this pair, producing the double clear for France. Finished in Top 10 at last 5* Grand Prix appearance in St Gallen. A pair with championship potential.

Current Rating Ranked 32nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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676

160

4 0

31%

Highest Rated Performance 5th/Grand Prix of Dublin/2022

155

8

79

Rider FEI Ranking

126th

150

4

0 0 4

1

Nicola Philippaerts Katanga V/H Dingeshof 13 years old

47% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Coming in off the back of 5* GP win on similar turf in La Baule. Produced a crucial double clear for Belgium in Thursday's Nations Cup. Finished on podium in GP here last year. On very strong form.

Current Rating Ranked 6th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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753

160

R 0 4 8 0 0 4 0

45%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule/2023

155

106

Rider FEI Ranking

49th

150

Mclain Ward

54% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

HH Azur 17 years old

THE horse to watch this weekend. Current Grand Slam Contender. Has not touched a pole at 4* or 5* level this year. Could be writing history here this week.

Current Rating Ranked 1st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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782

160

0 0 1

0

0 0

54%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva/2022

155

0

116

Rider FEI Ranking

3rd

150

3

Simon Delestre Dexter Fontenis Z 10 years old

36% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Already been exposed to plenty of big stages this year and picked up 3 podium finishes in 5* GPs. Superb round in Prize of Europe and solid Nations Cup appearance.

Current Rating Ranked 15th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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726

160

12

8 0

8 4

36%

Highest Rated Performance 3rd/Doha/2023

155

0

0

4

87

Rider FEI Ranking

7th

150

Ben Maher Dallas Vegas Batilly 10 years old

35% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

One of the leading 10-year-olds in the world. Already two Top 5 finishes in 5* Grand Prix this season. Produced a stunning double clear round in the Nations Cup to help Team GB finish on podium.

Current Rating Ranked 17th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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722

160

0 4 4 4 4 0

38%

Highest Rated Performance 4th/Geneva/2022

155

0

88

Rider FEI Ranking

13th

150

0

Edouard Schmitz Gamin van't Naastveldhof 11 years old

29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Jumped clear on their most recent start in the 5* Grand Prix of La Baule. Jumped a superb clear under pressure here on Thursday to help Switzerland take victory in Nations Cup.

Current Rating Ranked 28th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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688

160

4 4 8 4 0

30%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Grand Prix of Dublin/2022

155

0

93

Rider FEI Ranking

44th

150

9

3

Harry Charles

41% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Casquo Blue 13 years old

Had a good indoor season over the winter. Produced solid results in St Gallen last month after a break. 5 clears in last 8 rounds, 4 of those at 160.

Current Rating Ranked 13th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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732

160

0 0 0 8

8 4 0

40%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/World Cup of La Coruña/2022

155

0

90

Rider FEI Ranking

22nd

150

Martin Fuchs

47% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Leone Jei 11 years old

Had a very strong 2021 with European Silver medal. Hasn't quite regained that form. Did contribute to Swiss Nations Cup win in St Gallen.

Current Rating Ranked 5th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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759

160

0 4 0 4 0 4 5

44%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva/2022

155

0

112

Rider FEI Ranking

5th

150

Richard Vogel United Touch S 11 years old

30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Horse with lots of potential at the highest level. Has already recorded two 5* 160 wins this year, but can also be inconsistent. Superb 5th place finish for them in Prize of Europe.

Current Rating Ranked 27th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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697

160

121 4 R 4121 4

23%

Highest Rated Performance 1st/Omaha World Cup Final/2023

155

99

Rider FEI Ranking

34th

150

Jana Wargers

41% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 35%

Limbridge 14 years old

Strong pair with top 10 finish in World Championships last year. Jumped a solid Nations Cup here on Thursday with a clear. Rider that is in terrific form this week.

Current Rating Ranked 11th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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734

160

4

4 4 0 8

4

34%

Highest Rated Performance 2nd/Grand Prix of Piazza di Siena/2022

155

0

95

Rider FEI Ranking

89th

150

0

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