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BIG NAMES at the show this week
Current world #1
Henrik von Eckermann
King Edward (pictured above) is competing in the Final!
BIG NAMES at the show this week
Reigning Olympic Champion
Christian Kukuk
Checker 47 is competing in the Final!
BIG NAMES at the show this week
8 Olympic & World medals (of 11 appearances)
McLain Ward
Olympian Ilex is competing in the Final!
BIG NAMES at the show this week
5 Olympic & World medals (of 7 appearances)
Laura Kraut
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Speed is key in this round!
* Career runs at five-star 160cm classes & major championships
GREYA
A horse rating. The higher, the better. More on page 41.
Stats on all competitors start on page 15.
CARACOLE DE LA ROQUE
A horse rating. The higher, the better. More on page 41.
Stats on all competitors start on page 15.
CHECKER 47
A horse rating. The higher, the better. More on page 41.
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McLain Ward & Shane Sweetnam have both contested this Grand Prix every year since 2015.
Ireland’s Shane Sweetnam & his Paris Olympic partner James Kann Cruz . They competed here together the last three years.
Athletes with the most in this class since 2015 (9 editions) clears and podiums starts,
Made the jump-off on every appearance except for 2022 (with Kasper van het Hellehof)
Example only, not current data
Chance of finishing the first round on 0 penalties (based on EquiRatings predictive modelling). Predicted Jumping Clear Chance The horse's Elo rating and where that rating ranks among all other horses in this class. Learn more on page 41. Current Rating Percentage of clear rounds from all CSI5* 160+ attempts over the horse's career (excluding jump-offs) Clear Rate (160+) According to the High Performance Rating (HPR). The HPR measures how good a performance was based on the strength of the fellow competitors, the size of the field, and the final placing. The record HPR is a 123 achieved by winning the 2024 Rolex Grand Prix at CHI Geneva (Monaco & Harrie Smolders). Highest Rated Performance The boxes show the number of penalties received in each of their last 8 top-level classes. The 150, 155 & 160 along the left side are the class heights at which those penalties occurred. Jump-off results are not included. The graph goes chronologically from left (earliest) to right (most-recent). Recent Form
Max Wachmann
20% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Kilkenny 13 years old
Max Wachmann of Ireland will be riding Kilkenny, an 13-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 657. This rating sees the pair sitting at 501st in the world based on Elo and 51st in the Irish standings. The highlight of this horse on ratings so far has been a 3rd place finish in Wellington in 2021. Max Wachmann is ranked 249th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 34th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
657
160
8
4
28%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Wellington/2021
155
16 5
0
4
83
Rider FEI Ranking
150
249th
0 0
Nayel Nassar
28% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
ESI Ali 10 years old
Representing Egypt, Nayel Nassar will be competing with ESI Ali, a 10-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 694. This rating puts the duo at 236th in the global Elo rankings and 4th among Egyptian horses. Nayel Nassar and ESI Ali's highest-rated performance came in 2024 when they secured a 4th place in Spruce Meadows. Nayel Nassar's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 35th.
Current Rating Ranked 24th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
694
160
8
6
4
0
0%
Highest Rated Performance 4/Spruce Meadows/2024
155
8
0
4
78
Rider FEI Ranking
150
35th
0
Ashlee Bond Donatello 141 14 years old
37% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Ashlee Bond of Israel will be riding Donatello 141, an 14-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 740. This rating sees the pair sitting at 60th in the world based on Elo and 1st in the Israeli standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 1st place finish in Wellington in 2020. Ashlee Bond is ranked 78th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 10th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
740
160
4
R
8
18%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Wellington/2020
155
0
0
4 4
99
Rider FEI Ranking
150
78th
0
Spencer Smith
21% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Cassina 14 years old
Representing USA, Spencer Smith will be competing with Cassina, a 14-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 662. This rating puts the duo at 463rd in the global Elo rankings and 60th among American horses. Spencer Smith and Cassina's highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 6th place in Wellington. Spencer Smith's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 101st.
Current Rating Ranked 32nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
662
160
0 2
0
67%
Highest Rated Performance 6/Wellington/2025
155
4
75
Rider FEI Ranking
150
101st
9
12 1 0
Carly Anthony
26% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Heavenly W 13 years old
Representing USA, Carly Anthony will be competing with Heavenly W, a 13-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 699. This rating puts the duo at 204th in the global Elo rankings and 27th among American horses. Carly Anthony and Heavenly W's highest-rated performance came in 2024 when they secured a 4th place in Upper Marlboro. Carly Anthony's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 192nd.
Current Rating Ranked 21st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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699
160
5
22%
Highest Rated Performance 4/Upper Marlboro/2024
155
26
0 0 9
4
74
Rider FEI Ranking
150
192nd
0 4
Conor Swail My Lady Lavista 11 years old
29% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Ireland's Conor Swail partners with the 11-year-old My Lady Lavista in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 665, positioning this horse as the 439th best horse in the world and 47th within Ireland. Conor Swail and My Lady Lavista's most notable performance to date was a 5th place in Monterrey, La Silla 2024. Conor Swail stands at 11th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 31st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
665
160
4
67%
Highest Rated Performance 5/Monterrey, La Silla/2024
155
8 0
0
66
Rider FEI Ranking
150
11th
0 4
4
0
Nina Mallevaey Nikka VD Bisschop 12 years old
31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
France's Nina Mallevaey partners with the 12-year-old Nikka VD Bisschop in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 722, positioning this horse as the 114th best horse in the world and 8th within France. Nina Mallevaey and Nikka VD Bisschop's most notable performance to date was a 7th place in La Baule 2023. Nina Mallevaey stands at 75th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 15th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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722
160
0
0
25%
Highest Rated Performance 7/La Baule/2023
155
0
4
0
4
88
Rider FEI Ranking
150
75th
4 0
Sameh El Dahan
15% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
WKD Aimez Moi 15 years old
Great Britain's Sameh El Dahan partners with the 15-year-old WKD Aimez Moi in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 601, positioning this horse as the 1203rd best horse in the world and 73rd within Great Britain. Sameh El Dahan and WKD Aimez Moi's most notable performance to date was a 7th place in Riyadh 2022. Sameh El Dahan stands at 211th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 36th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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601
160
4
15%
Highest Rated Performance 7/Riyadh/2022
155
0 8
R
83
Rider FEI Ranking
150
211th
20 20 8
0
Cian O'Connor Bentley De Sury 14 years old
38% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Representing Ireland, Cian O'Connor will be competing with Bentley De Sury, a 14-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 738. This rating puts the duo at 66th in the global Elo rankings and 9th among Irish horses. Cian O'Connor and Bentley De Sury's highest-rated performance came in 2023 when they secured a 2nd place in Miami. Cian O'Connor's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 16th.
Current Rating Ranked 11th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
738
160
4 7
0
4 4 0
32%
Highest Rated Performance 2/Miami/2023
155
0
0
90
Rider FEI Ranking
150
16th
Abdel Said Quaker Brimbelles Z 10 years old Abdel Said of Belgium will be riding Quaker Brimbelles Z, an 10-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 595. This rating sees the pair sitting at 1308th in the world based on Elo and 107th in the Belgian standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 19th place finish in St Tropez in 2024. Abdel Said is ranked 21st on the FEI Athlete World Rankings. 20% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33% Current Rating Ranked 38th in this class 595 Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only) 0% Recent Form most recent >> 160 6
Highest Rated Performance 19/St Tropez/2024
155
8 4 0 4
4
46
Rider FEI Ranking
150
21st
4
8
Henrik Von Eckermann
63% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
King Edward 15 years old
Representing Sweden, Henrik Von Eckermann will be competing with King Edward, a 15-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 813. This rating puts the duo at 1st in the global Elo rankings and 1st among Swedish horses. Henrik Von Eckermann and King Edward's highest-rated performance came in 2022 when they secured a 1st place in Herning. Henrik Von Eckermann's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 1st.
Current Rating Ranked 1st in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
813
160
0 0 4 0 8 0 0 0
65%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Herning/2022
155
111
Rider FEI Ranking
150
1st
Patricio Pasquel
18% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Chakkalou PS 11 years old
Patricio Pasquel of Mexico will be riding Chakkalou PS, an 11-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 599. This rating sees the pair sitting at 1233rd in the world based on Elo and 38th in the Mexican standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 1st place finish in Spruce Meadows in 2024. Patricio Pasquel is ranked 270th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 37th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
599
160
4
0%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Spruce Meadows/2024
155
4 4 8
4
4
72
Rider FEI Ranking
150
270th
4
8
Jordan Coyle
19% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Chaccolino 14 years old
Representing Ireland, Jordan Coyle will be competing with Chaccolino, a 14-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 621. This rating puts the duo at 916th in the global Elo rankings and 88th among Irish horses. Jordan Coyle and Chaccolino's highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 7th place in Wellington. Jordan Coyle's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 85th.
Current Rating Ranked 35th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
621
160
4
18 0
17%
Highest Rated Performance 7/Wellington/2025
155
0 0
5
77
Rider FEI Ranking
150
85th
4
11
Karl Cook Caracole De La Roque 13 years old
51% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Karl Cook of USA will be riding Caracole De La Roque, an 13-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 750. This rating sees the pair sitting at 35th in the world based on Elo and 4th in the American standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 2nd place finish in La Baule in 2024. Karl Cook is ranked 69th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 6th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
750
160
0 0
R
58%
Highest Rated Performance 2/La Baule/2024
155
0
8
4
109
Rider FEI Ranking
150
69th
4 0
Nicola Philippaerts Katanga V/H Dingeshof 15 years old
32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Nicola Philippaerts of Belgium will be riding Katanga V/H Dingeshof, an 15-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 720. This rating sees the pair sitting at 120th in the world based on Elo and 11th in the Belgian standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 3rd place finish in Aachen in 2022. Nicola Philippaerts is ranked 28th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 16th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
720
160
8 8
8 0 4 4
44%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Aachen/2022
155
4
0
106
Rider FEI Ranking
150
28th
Mimi Gochman
26% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Inclen BH 10 years old
Representing USA, Mimi Gochman will be competing with Inclen BH, a 10-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 711. This rating puts the duo at 154th in the global Elo rankings and 18th among American horses. Mimi Gochman and Inclen BH's highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 3rd place in Wellington. Mimi Gochman's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 121st.
Current Rating Ranked 18th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
711
160
9 8
0
0
38%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Wellington/2025
155
0
4
0
1
90
Rider FEI Ranking
150
121st
Shane Sweetnam
53% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
James Kann Cruz 12 years old
Shane Sweetnam of Ireland will be riding James Kann Cruz, an 12-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 746. This rating sees the pair sitting at 44th in the world based on Elo and 2nd in the Irish standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 3rd place finish in Geneva in 2022. Shane Sweetnam is ranked 18th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 7th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
746
160
16
0
0
10
57%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Geneva/2022
155
0
108
Rider FEI Ranking
150
18th
6
R
R
Rodrigo Pessoa
36% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Major Tom 12 years old
Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa partners with the 12-year-old Major Tom in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 709, positioning this horse as the 167th best horse in the world and 6th within Brazil. Rodrigo Pessoa and Major Tom's most notable performance to date was a 4th place in Aachen 2023. Rodrigo Pessoa stands at 95th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 19th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
709
160
12
8
36%
Highest Rated Performance 4/Aachen/2023
155
6
0
0
103
Rider FEI Ranking
150
95th
0
0 0
Rene Dittmer
33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Corsica X 12 years old
Germany's Rene Dittmer partners with the 12-year-old Corsica X in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 726, positioning this horse as the 101st best horse in the world and 21st within Germany. Rene Dittmer and Corsica X's most notable performance to date was a 4th place in Wellington 2025. Rene Dittmer stands at 146th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 14th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
726
160
0
8
4
0
38%
Highest Rated Performance 4/Wellington/2025
155
0
0
4
0
86
Rider FEI Ranking
150
146th
Piergiorgio Bucci
32% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Hantano 13 years old
Representing Italy, Piergiorgio Bucci will be competing with Hantano, a 13-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 714. This rating puts the duo at 142nd in the global Elo rankings and 3rd among Italian horses. Piergiorgio Bucci and Hantano's highest-rated performance came in 2024 when they secured a 1st place in Madrid. Piergiorgio Bucci's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 109th.
Current Rating Ranked 17th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
714
160
4 R 0 0
4 0
36%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Madrid/2024
155
0
0
94
Rider FEI Ranking
150
109th
Mario Deslauriers
30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Emerson 13 years old
Canada's Mario Deslauriers partners with the 13-year-old Emerson in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 669, positioning this horse as the 402nd best horse in the world and 10th within Canada. Mario Deslauriers and Emerson's most notable performance to date was a 3rd place in Spruce Meadows 2023. Mario Deslauriers stands at 147th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 29th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
669
160
0
4
12
23%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Spruce Meadows/2023
155
R 4
0
72
Rider FEI Ranking
150
147th
6
0
Laura Kraut
30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Bisquetta 11 years old
Representing USA, Laura Kraut will be competing with Bisquetta, a 11-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 728. This rating puts the duo at 95th in the global Elo rankings and 15th among American horses. Laura Kraut and Bisquetta's highest-rated performance came in 2023 when they secured a 6th place in Rome. Laura Kraut's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 20th.
Current Rating Ranked 13th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
728
160
0
0
33%
Highest Rated Performance 6/Rome/2023
155
0
0 0
0
0
83
Rider FEI Ranking
150
20th
0
Bertram Allen Qonquest De Rigo 9 years old
31% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Ireland's Bertram Allen partners with the 9-year-old Qonquest De Rigo in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 669, positioning this horse as the 402nd best horse in the world and 44th within Ireland. Bertram Allen and Qonquest De Rigo's most notable performance to date was a 17th place in Wellington 2025. Bertram Allen stands at 212th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 29th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
669
160
1
0
-
Highest Rated Performance 17/Wellington/2025
155
4
0 4 0
0
65
Rider FEI Ranking
150
212th
Alex Matz
23% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Ikigai 12 years old
Representing USA, Alex Matz will be competing with Ikigai, a 12-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 697. This rating puts the duo at 214th in the global Elo rankings and 29th among American horses. Alex Matz and Ikigai's highest-rated performance came in 2024 when they secured a 1st place in Toronto. Alex Matz's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 94th.
Current Rating Ranked 22nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
697
160
4
0
0 5
27%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Toronto/2024
155
4
4
0
76
Rider FEI Ranking
150
94th
0
McLain Ward
51% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Ilex 12 years old
McLain Ward of USA will be riding Ilex, an 12-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 741. This rating sees the pair sitting at 58th in the world based on Elo and 9th in the American standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 4th place finish in Geneva in 2024. McLain Ward is ranked 7th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 9th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
741
160
0 4 0 0
8 0 0
50%
Highest Rated Performance 4/Geneva/2024
155
110
Rider FEI Ranking
150
7th
R
Cathleen Driscoll
18% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Idalgo 12 years old
USA's Cathleen Driscoll partners with the 12-year-old Idalgo in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 662, positioning this horse as the 463rd best horse in the world and 60th within USA. Cathleen Driscoll and Idalgo's most notable performance to date was a 15th place in Wellington 2025. Cathleen Driscoll stands at 122nd on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 32nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
662
160
5
8
4
0%
Highest Rated Performance 15/Wellington/2025
155
8 4
0
4
0
69
Rider FEI Ranking
150
122nd
Romain Duguet Hunger Games Du Champ Du Bois 12 years old
28% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Representing Switzerland, Romain Duguet will be competing with Hunger Games Du Champ Du Bois, a 12- year-old horse with an Elo rating of 685. This rating puts the duo at 299th in the global Elo rankings and 18th among Swiss horses. Romain Duguet and Hunger Games Du Champ Du Bois's highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 14th place in Wellington. Romain Duguet's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 235th.
Current Rating Ranked 26th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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685
160
4 0 4 8 4 8
18%
Highest Rated Performance 14/Wellington/2025
155
0 0
72
Rider FEI Ranking
150
235th
Sophie Hinners Iron Dames Combella 11 years old
37% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Sophie Hinners of Germany will be riding Iron Dames Combella, an 11-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 735. This rating sees the pair sitting at 74th in the world based on Elo and 14th in the German standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 4th place finish in Ocala in 2024. Sophie Hinners is ranked 44th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 12th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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735
160
0 0
0 4
0
45%
Highest Rated Performance 4/Ocala/2024
155
8
88
Rider FEI Ranking
150
44th
4 0
Richard Vogel Event De L'heribus 10 years old
20% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Germany's Richard Vogel partners with the 10-year-old Event De L'heribus in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 592, positioning this horse as the 1364th best horse in the world and 153rd within Germany. Richard Vogel and Event De L'heribus's most notable performance to date was a 3rd place in Ocala 2025. Richard Vogel stands at 9th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 39th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
592
160
8 16
0%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Ocala/2025
155
4
0
43
Rider FEI Ranking
150
9th
14
8 0
Harry Charles
30% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Sherlock 12 years old
Great Britain's Harry Charles partners with the 12-year-old Sherlock in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 679, positioning this horse as the 338th best horse in the world and 20th within Great Britain. Harry Charles and Sherlock's most notable performance to date was a 1st place in London 2024. Harry Charles stands at 32nd on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 27th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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679
160
4 8
0 8
44%
Highest Rated Performance 1/London/2024
155
0
96
Rider FEI Ranking
150
32nd
0
R
R
Andre Thieme
33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Paule S 11 years old
Andre Thieme of Germany will be riding Paule S, an 11-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 688. This rating sees the pair sitting at 273rd in the world based on Elo and 37th in the German standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 15th place finish in La Baule in 2024. Andre Thieme is ranked 49th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 25th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
most recent >>
688
160
1 4
25%
Highest Rated Performance 15/La Baule/2024
155
16 0 0 0
66
Rider FEI Ranking
150
49th
2
8
Christian Kukuk
49% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Checker 47 15 years old
Representing Germany, Christian Kukuk will be competing with Checker 47, a 15-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 758. This rating puts the duo at 23rd in the global Elo rankings and 6th among German horses. Christian Kukuk and Checker 47's highest-rated performance came in 2024 when they secured a 1st place in Paris. Christian Kukuk's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 6th.
Current Rating Ranked 3rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
Recent Form
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758
160
0 4 4 4 0 0
8
49%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Paris/2024
155
122
Rider FEI Ranking
150
6th
16
Erynn Ballard Ezarka De Belheme 11 years old
16% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Representing Canada, Erynn Ballard will be competing with Ezarka De Belheme, a 11-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 541. This rating puts the duo at 2512th in the global Elo rankings and 66th among Canadian horses. Erynn Ballard and Ezarka De Belheme's highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 20th place in Ocala. Erynn Ballard's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 27th.
Current Rating Ranked 40th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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541
160
7
6
0%
Highest Rated Performance 20/Ocala/2025
155
10 10 12
36
Rider FEI Ranking
150
27th
Alessandra Volpi
23% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Candy Luck Z 10 years old
Alessandra Volpi of USA will be riding Candy Luck Z, an 10-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 695. This rating sees the pair sitting at 229th in the world based on Elo and 35th in the American standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 7th place finish in Wellington in 2025. Alessandra Volpi is ranked 113th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 23rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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695
160
5
13
25%
Highest Rated Performance 7/Wellington/2025
155
23
4 0
0
0
87
Rider FEI Ranking
150
113th
0
Mark Bluman S&L Maracana' 11 years old
26% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Representing Colombia, Mark Bluman will be competing with S&L Maracana', a 11-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 677. This rating puts the duo at 351st in the global Elo rankings and 4th among Colombian horses. Mark Bluman and S&L Maracana''s highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 2nd place in Wellington. Mark Bluman's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 64th.
Current Rating Ranked 28th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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677
160
4
0
-
Highest Rated Performance 2/Wellington/2025
155
4
0 8
0
0
68
Rider FEI Ranking
150
64th
0
Darragh Kenny
53% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Eddy Blue 13 years old
Ireland's Darragh Kenny partners with the 13-year-old Eddy Blue in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 752, positioning this horse as the 29th best horse in the world and 1st within Ireland. Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue's most notable performance to date was a 1st place in London 2024. Darragh Kenny stands at 23rd on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 5th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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752
160
4 0
0 0 0 4
50%
Highest Rated Performance 1/London/2024
155
2
94
Rider FEI Ranking
150
23rd
4
Aaron Vale Carissimo 25 12 years old
34% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
USA's Aaron Vale partners with the 12-year-old Carissimo 25 in today's competition. The pair boasts an Elo rating of 704, positioning this horse as the 180th best horse in the world and 22nd within USA. Aaron Vale and Carissimo 25's most notable performance to date was a 3rd place in Dublin 2024. Aaron Vale stands at 42nd on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 20th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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704
160
5 17 4
24%
Highest Rated Performance 3/Dublin/2024
155
4 12
0
96
Rider FEI Ranking
150
42nd
0 0
Daniel Coyle
45% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Legacy 15 years old
Daniel Coyle of Ireland will be riding Legacy, an 15-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 742. This rating sees the pair sitting at 57th in the world based on Elo and 5th in the Irish standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 2nd place finish in Wellington in 2021. Daniel Coyle is ranked 17th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 8th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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742
160
R
0 R
13
47%
Highest Rated Performance 2/Wellington/2021
155
8
0
91
Rider FEI Ranking
150
17th
0 0
Kent Farrington
60% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Greya 11 years old
Kent Farrington of USA will be riding Greya, an 11-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 768. This rating sees the pair sitting at 13th in the world based on Elo and 1st in the American standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 1st place finish in La Baule in 2024. Kent Farrington is ranked 2nd on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 2nd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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768
160
4
0
0
47%
Highest Rated Performance 1/La Baule/2024
155
0 0
112
Rider FEI Ranking
150
2nd
0
4
5
Ben Maher Dallas Vegas Batilly 12 years old
54% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%
Ben Maher of Great Britain will be riding Dallas Vegas Batilly, an 12-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 754. This rating sees the pair sitting at 27th in the world based on Elo and 3rd in the British standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 1st place finish in Brussels in 2023. Ben Maher is ranked 5th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.
Current Rating Ranked 4th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)
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754
160
0 0
8 0
49%
Highest Rated Performance 1/Brussels/2023
155
8
95
Rider FEI Ranking
150
5th
0 7
3
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