Belgium’s Olivier Philippaerts takes second ahead of Britain’s Michael Whitaker in third; 11-horse jump-off is a real thriller

Belgium’s Olivier Philippaerts takes second ahead of Britain’s Michael Whitaker in third; 11-horse jump-off is a real thriller

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It was freezing cold outside but the temperature in the Scandinavium Arena was near boiling point today when, for the second year in a row, Swedish superstar Henrik von Eckermann (36) and his brilliant mare, Mary Lou, galloped to victory in front of their home crowd at the last leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2017/2017 Western European League in Gothenburg (SWE).

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Espoir lives up to his name and produces a brilliant win for Belgium’s Devos in Bordeaux

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A brilliant performance from his horse called Espoir secured a place at the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2018 Final for Belgium’s Pieter Devos (31) at the second-last leg of the Western European League in Bordeaux (FRA) tonight. Setting a sizzling standard at the halfway-stage of the 10-horse jump-off against the clock, the pair couldn’t be caught despite the best efforts of three-time champion Marcus Ehning (43) from Germany who had to settle for runner-up spot and Spain’s Manuel Fernandez Saro (43) who lined up in third.

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