Simone Pearce and Destano, pictured here at a previous event. Image: Petra Kerschbaum – EQWO.net.
Simone Pearce & Destano second in Hamburg CDI4* Grand Prix
By Equestrian Life
Simone Pearce and her Tokyo Olympic partner Destano have finished on the podium in second place at Hamburg CDI, scoring 70.696% in the CDI4* Grand Prix.
“Second place for Destano today in the Grand Prix… so happy that he’s back feeling as fresh and happy as ever,” said Simone following the pair’s success. The result was Simone and Destano’s best CDI Grand Prix score to date this year.
Fellow Aussie Jemma Heran was also impressive in the CDI4* Grand Prix, finishing fifth with Saphira Royal 2 on 68.304%. It was Jemma’s second-highest CDI Grand Prix test score with Saphira Royal to date, with their PB being a 70.717% at a CDI3* in Florida back in February.
Jemma Heran and Saphira Royal 2 competing in Wellington, Florida. Image: Susan J Stickle.
The CDI4* Grand Prix was won by Portugal’s Rita Ralao Duarte and Irao on 71%.
Full results can be found here.
Published 10 May 2024.
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