Jane Richard Philips wins Prix of City of Los Angeles at Gucci Masters in Paris…

Jane Richard Philips has a thing about speed. She loves it. “I actually prefer supple, thoroughbred-type horses, even for the big competitions. I’m a woman and I’m also small so I can’t ride using force. Instead I use pace to ride my horses.” Usually very successful in this type of competition, this year she won the Longines Speed Challenge at the Los Angeles Masters.” I was lucky enough to compete in all three stages of the Masters Grand Slam Indoor, which was amazing. I don’t think you can get any better in terms of organisation and atmosphere. They’re fantastic competitions.”

Her partner for her victory this evening, Upanisad di San Patrignano, is not just a speed specialist. “He’s a good horse who also happens to be fast.” He was third in the Swiss championships before his rider put her career on hold to have a baby, he’s competed in Grands Prix, Nations Cups, etc. “If I qualify, if all goes well, I plan to ride him in Saturday’s big competition, the Longines Battle of the Sexes. “

But for now, let’s put sport to one side… Backstage, there’s excitement in the air. In a few moments, it will be time for the show horses to enter the arena. In the Gucci village, spectators have been painted with the French team colours to play tribute to its riders. Everyone is making their way towards the galleries. Let the show begin!

Source: Gucci Masters

Prix of City of Los Angeles

Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) FEI – Art. 238.2.1 – CSI5*

1		Richard Philips,Jane	SUI	Upanisad di San Patrignano	2640.00	–	53.32
2		Van Paesschen,Constant	BEL	Citizenguard Taalex	1600.00	–	55.64
3		Kürten,Jessica	IRL	VDL Zapatero	1200.00	–	56.15
4		Michan Halbinger,Alberto	MEX	Camilo LS La Silla	800.00	–	57.28
5		Schröder,Gerco	NED	Glock’s Prince de Vaux	480.00	–	57.82
6		Wathelet,Gregory	BEL	Zippit	360.00	–	57.92
7		Staut,Kevin	FRA	Cheyenne 111 Z H D C	240.00	–	60.20
8		Larocca,José Maria	ARG	GDE Matrix	200.00	–	61.18
9		Davis,Lucy	USA	Cassis 54	160.00	–	61.39
10		Ouaddar,Abdelkebir	MAR	Quickly de Kreisker	160.00	–	61.74
11		Bengtsson,Rolf-Göran	SWE	Unita Ask	80.00	–	61.94
12		Deusser,Daniel	GER	First Class van Eeckelghem	80.00	–	62.40