00:00This flourishing partnership may be shaping up quite nicely here too to become a fourth clear round.
00:10Time is academic and that is again an indication that this is a partnership that is one worth keeping an eye on.
00:19They're going nicely and Edwina looks pretty pleased with that particular round.
00:25They are starting to flourish. I think it is just one fence down and seven rounds that they've had.
00:34Literally not necessarily the highest level but all the same.
00:37You've got to start from somewhere when you're getting to know a new charge in your yard.
00:42And this one is shaping up well. So good performance and into the jump off.
00:55Your horse is only a ten-year-old.
00:58Keeping up in control through the combination. Yes.
01:06This eight-year-old going well.
01:10Here we go.
01:12And that is a very likeable round from this eight-year-old mare, Kastana van Bijkhoff.
01:25And she is added to the list.
01:29And it is a very classy looking jump off in terms of riders.
01:34So it will be a hard-fought win here.
01:37Whoever does come out on top looking at the quality.
01:41So next coming in lovely horse this eight-year-old is.
01:53Well done to Simon.
02:00And the round remains blemish-free.
02:04Two to go.
02:09It will be a big cheer from this crowd if he can go clear by jumping this final fence.
02:15And he can.
02:16And on cue.
02:18A big cheer rings round the Circa's Maximus to celebrate Italian success.
02:24And joining the six other riders in the jump off.
02:27And hassle-free round it was.
02:32Comfortably inside the time.
02:37So.
02:39Into the jump off he goes.
02:43Which will.
02:46Delight the crowd.
02:47Still plenty of other Italian riders to go.
02:49And we've got one coming in now.
02:52As confirmation of the seven clear rounds.
02:55With Pier Giorgio Bucci.
02:58As we look back over the city.
03:01Here are the clear rounds for you.
03:03We started.
03:05With.
03:07Early on with Marlon Modelo's Anatelli.
03:09First to go.
03:10Robert Murphy from Great Britain.
03:11Added his name to the list.
03:13Andres Hsu.
03:14Encouraging performance from an exciting horse.
03:16With Edwina Topps Alexander.
03:18As the final three of the first half.
03:21Who have gone clear.
03:24There.
03:29To regroup after that.
03:30Now coming into the.
03:33Combination.
03:34And.
03:36Xiaoli.
03:37She made light work of that.
03:42Always felt.
03:43The level of consistency this horse performs at this level.
03:46Was going to see.
03:47Her into the.
03:49Jump off.
03:50And she has done.
03:55Making it look very routine.
03:57This is in great form at the moment.
03:58Katrine Ekerman.
03:59And Xiaoli.
04:01So they.
04:02Are through.
04:07Never looked like having a fence down.
04:09Was a good weekend continuing.
04:12For her.
04:14So we're up to.
04:16Double figures now.
04:18For the jump off.
04:22Pull the jump off.
04:23Just.
04:24See.
04:25The.
04:26Just sense from between the first and second.
04:27We're just starting to struggle a little bit.
04:28And that.
04:29Proved to be the case coming out of the third part.
04:30So.
04:31It's four.
04:32For Gregory Cotard.
04:33Just the one.
04:34Frenchman.
04:35They've got.
04:36Three Germans.
04:37And.
04:38Three Germans.
04:39And.
04:40One.
04:41One.
04:42One.
04:43One.
04:44One.
04:45One.
04:46One.
04:47One.
04:48One.
04:49One.
04:50One.
04:51One.
04:52One.
04:53One.
04:54One.
04:55One.
04:56One.
04:57One.
04:58One.
04:59One.
05:00Three Germans.
05:01Four Germans.
05:02A.
05:03Brit-
05:04rian.
05:05British rider.
05:06Swiss.
05:07Really.
05:08Cosmopolitan.
05:09Italian.
05:10French.
05:11Swiss.
05:12A couple of switch riders through.
05:13So it's very cosmopolitan feel.
05:16You.
05:17Will.
05:18Come in.
05:19In.
05:21This.
05:22That's easily done.
05:26That's easily done.
05:36Two to go.
05:40Here we go, final fence.
05:42Oh!
05:44Anguish for the Swiss rider,
05:48as she brushes that final upright down
05:52with a clear round within her grasp.
05:56So, nice found.
05:59Zorg Vliet is not into the jump-off.
06:08We stay at ten.
06:11Katrin Ekerman, the only one in this group.
06:18The imposing sort of horse.
06:26Had to work a bit to get through it, but did so.
06:35There's a chance here.
06:37Time is fine.
06:40And we now do have another clear after a bit of drought of clear rounds.
06:49But Duarte Siabra has booked his spot into the jump-off.
06:58Which stands at eleven.
07:00With...
07:05Quite a few still to go.
07:07But a good round from Duarte Siabra.
07:10And again, another horse that is...
07:14Highly regarded.
07:16And the team very happy with the performance there.
07:20Deliver.
07:25And make it a second Italian through to the jump-off.
07:29A magnificent weekend continuing now.
07:32On to the combinations.
07:35Good.
07:37And hanging on in there.
07:38Just keep it going.
07:44Two to go.
07:46This will be greeted with another big local cheer.
07:49Steady, steady.
07:50Coming to the final fence.
07:52And the cheers ring round the Circus Maximus.
07:58And it is turning into a lovely weekend for this lady.
08:01Clara Pozzoli.
08:03The 30-year-old Italian.
08:05Showing plenty of composure.
08:07Nothing like a bit of confidence.
08:09So once you start...
08:11The feel that the...
08:13Dice is rolling in the right direction.
08:15And it has been for her now.
08:17And she's got a real chance.
08:20Now...
08:22I have to say...
08:24Henrik von Ackermann as we look at the clear rounds.
08:26Starting those we've seen...
08:28Obviously, Hans-Di Kedrejasi, nonetheless.
08:32And...
08:33Katherine Ackermann, Duarte Siebra, and Clara Pozzoli.
08:58That's good.
09:02That's good.
09:10Possibly going to get to...
09:1215.
09:14Two to go.
09:15Last fence now.
09:17And that was...
09:19Pretty smooth.
09:22So, looking at what we've seen with the 15 through...
09:25There are some speed merchants there.
09:29So, it's going to be fast and furious.
09:32Wouldn't like to call who would be the likely winner of this jump-off.
09:38But...
09:40Victor Bettendorf may have put himself in the picture.
09:44I think Henrik von Ackermann won't be too far away.
09:46Katherine Ackermann also looks like she's got a horse who...
09:51Wants to go quick in Chao-Li.
09:53So, all to play for.
09:55Interesting...
09:56Course has been set up for the jump-off.
09:59Harry...
10:01Then...
10:03Pairs on from there.
10:04Some sharp turns that will be provided.
10:09And here's the list of riders through.
10:15And...
10:17Really strong line-up.
10:19Down to Victor Bettendorf.
10:21Christian Kukic was quick.
10:23But...
10:25Had a fence down.
10:27And there are some of the others.
10:28Out there.
10:30And they've finished up.
10:32Surprising names like Gil Thomas not making it through.
10:37Some of the others as well.
10:40Who had more difficult...
10:42Rounds.
10:44Here in the...
10:48Around here.
10:50At the moment the tractors have got the handbrakes off as they complete their...
10:55Go round here.
10:58And they go round quickly too.
11:00And...
11:01Ready for this jump-off.
11:02Which will start...
11:04In a few moments.
11:06With...
11:07Marlon Modelo Zanatelli...
11:09Coming into the arena first.
11:11It will be quick.
11:16Heading to the...
11:18Second fence.
11:20Too quick at this...
11:22Age.
11:23Turning back.
11:25Out of the double.
11:29This is a quick turn.
11:32Let's see how short he is.
11:33No, he's not...
11:35Really pushing it too hard here.
11:37So...
11:39Now he's...
11:41Galloping on a bit.
11:44Canaldon defence.
11:45Jumps that clear.
11:47Looking at the time.
11:48It's not a bad one.
11:50It's gonna be...
11:52Similar to Marlon's.
11:53Actually 38.99.
11:54He's clear.
11:56Definitely beatable.
11:58But it's still a...
12:00Sensible round.
12:02And he's got a clear round in the bank.
12:05So...
12:06Decent finish on the cards here for Robert Murphy.
12:09Just wondering where the sharp turns are.
12:11I think you'd have to say it's...
12:13The turn from 7B...
12:15Is going to be the...
12:16Big one.
12:18Still...
12:19Good effort.
12:21From Robert.
12:22Could be more than capable of...
12:23Pulling out a...
12:24Sharp round.
12:25And he's on Elysium.
12:26This 13 year old grey.
12:27Big stride.
12:28Big stride.
12:29Big stride.
12:30Big stride.
12:31Now the turn back.
12:32Can he make sure he doesn't have a problem at the plank?
12:33No.
12:34Now this is...
12:35Alright.
12:36Game on here.
12:37The double.
12:39Now what sort of turn are we coming here?
12:41Quite sure.
12:42Must have a chance here.
12:43Now you can gallop on.
12:44You can see...
12:46Big striding horse.
12:47Has a real chance here.
12:4838.99.
12:49Think we're going to be inside here.
12:50Coming to the final fence.
12:51And now...
12:52This is...
12:53This is a big stride.
12:54Big stride.
12:55Big stride.
12:56Now the turn back.
12:57Can he make sure he doesn't have a problem at the plank?
12:58No.
12:59Now this is...
13:00Alright.
13:01Game on here.
13:02The double.
13:03Now what sort of turn are we coming here?
13:05Quite sure.
13:07Must have a chance here.
13:08Now you can gallop on.
13:09You can see...
13:10Big striding horse.
13:11yes he should be yes he is so Robert Murphy no longer in the lead as Hans-Dieter Dreher takes
13:20it in by 0.64 of a second a really good round didn't go crazy in the first part this big
13:30striding lolloping striding of holes but she had up the ground he rather had up the ground very
13:36quickly and it's just ahead to put 38.35 to the 38.99 0.64 of a second quicker but well
13:51ridden by Hans-Dieter Dreher this is willing
13:55taps it stays intact so the turn here
14:03zipping across over the ground
14:07see charging to the next fence giving it charge has to just slight ease up but it's gone over
14:15now for the final fence I think Hans-Dieter Dreher's lead may be short-lived with this eight-year-old
14:21who's flying down and throwing down in 37.38 to show what is possible
14:26that was a very good and this is an eight-year-old who's
14:32look how pleased Simon Deleuze looks with his eight-year-old
14:35turn back to the plank
14:49gets it well good line now towards the double
14:54the scope now let's turn back here this is the key one and it's a sharp one
15:01turning almost on the sixth fence gets a good lead this is going to be close this might be quicker
15:06over this one 37.38 the time to beat
15:12and breaks off coming to the final fence and he's obliterated it
15:17he's absolutely smashed it out of the park here
15:2235.03
15:24he got a magnificent tune out of L&L Lourdes
15:30and it was that turn from the double
15:34on a sixpence and then she was able to quicken up really quickly
15:40and listen what the crowd think of that
15:43an impressive piece of riding from the young Swiss rider
15:49so the challenge is now there for all
15:55to try and better that
15:59and there are some good speed machines to come
16:02but I feel 35.03 is a supremely competitive time
16:11horses in the first round so off and running
16:16she's giving it a go with this 12-year-old mare
16:20gives that one plenty of air
16:21another turn back here
16:24gets over it now charging to the double
16:26steady steady
16:29now this is the key decisive moment how tight she going to be
16:32she's a bit wider it looks than
16:35Martin Fuchs but now can she gallop on
16:3835.03 she may just be a bit down
16:42but there's still hope as she comes now to the final fence
16:44it's going to be touch and go here
16:4635.03 I don't think she's going to quite do it
16:49oh she was close
16:53just over half a second down on Martin Fuchs
16:58but still a great effort
17:00she knows she gave it her all
17:02perhaps it was that turn back after the double
17:05just a little wider that might have been the half second
17:08and what has been an absorbing jump off
17:11study and concentration coming to the first fence
17:15Victor Bettendorf galloping now with this 12-year-old to the second
17:18this is the turn that's catching them out
17:20how is he looking here this is good
17:22can he get over this fence without a problem
17:24he doesn't have a problem
17:25to the double
17:28this is the turn let's see if it compares with Martin's
17:31it's not too far away gets a line into it
17:34and he's still clear this could be close
17:37he's inside the time
17:38my goodness me this might smash it
17:41can he keep going
17:42he's definitely got a chance here
17:44last rider last fence
17:46over the fence
17:47and he has done it
17:49and Martin Fuchs almost just saying fair play
17:54because that was such a class
17:57look at the reaction from Victor Bettendorf
17:59brilliant turn
18:01the two key turns is where he got the advantage
18:04and he has snatched it
18:08an amazing effort from Victor Bettendorf
18:12and the crowd really gripped by that
18:16last rider
18:17delivering the goods
18:20Victor Bettendorf
18:21coming home
18:23with
18:25a venue that has seen
18:27over many centuries
18:29and here is the final result
18:32of this
18:34competition
18:36with Doha de Riverland
18:37and Victor Bettendorf
18:38winning by 0.29 of a second
18:41with Martin Fuchs
18:44who probably thought for some time
18:45he was going to win it
18:46Catherine Eckermann in third
18:47and here's the other finishers
18:49Clara Pizzoli in 13th
18:51for the Italians
18:52best place
18:52Pio Giobucci
18:53for the home team
18:54in 11th
18:56and here's the results
18:57of those who didn't make it through
18:59to the jump off
19:01but an absolute thrill
19:03a minute
19:03in that jump off
19:05coming forward
19:06Victor Bettendorf
19:08with 34.74
19:11that was a good effort
19:13and a really good jump off course
19:20there were two areas where
19:22he had to be
19:24aggressive
19:25and quick
19:27and it was the turn back
19:29he went a little wider
19:32from the penultimate fence
19:34to the last one
19:35than Martin
19:35who nearly made up the ground
19:37but it was that turn early on
19:39towards the plank
19:40that gave Victor Bettendorf
19:42the early edge
19:43to come
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