At the CSI2* de Gijón, Dutch rider Sanne Thijssen claimed victory in the Trofeo Oquendo 1.45-meter class aboard Cupcake Z, navigating both the initial round and the winning round without a single fault to stop the clock at 49.73 seconds, according to competition reports. The tense afternoon competition at Las Mestas featured a strong Spanish showing, anchored by the Ortiz Agüera siblings who secured both second and third places.
Las Mestas Afternoon Sun and the Ortiz Agüera Podium Finish
Earlier weather conditions saw rain give way to sunshine over Las Mestas, creating improved footing for the 55 competing combinations. Out of the starting field, the top fourteen riders from the first phase advanced to the decisive winning round in the 1.45-meter class. Castora Ortiz Agüera, riding Robinson, advanced after a clear initial round in 73.18 seconds.
Her brother, Luis Ortiz Agüera, matched the clean jumping form aboard A.N. Barney. After posting a fault-free first round in 74.80 seconds, Luis duplicated the zero score in the jump-off with a time of 51.49 seconds, securing third place. Thijssen proved to be the sole competitor capable of besting the siblings’ times, locking in the win with her 49.73-second clear round on Cupcake Z.
Complete Standings and Additional Spanish Performances
Rounding out the top tier of the 1.45-meter competition, Álvaro González de Zárate Fernández piloted Pop Up to a fifth-place finish. The pair delivered a double-clear performance, stopping the jump-off clock at 53.00 seconds. This result kept the partnership among the event’s leading contenders following their victory in the 1.40-meter class held earlier in the week.
Schedule and How to Follow
Competition at the Concurso Hípico Internacional de Gijón continues with upcoming classes scheduled for the venue. Fans can follow the action live through ClipMyHorse.Tv as the CSI2* and CSI4* events progress through the week.
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