The world No. 10 sealed a commanding victory in Italy, with a time no one could match.
Christian Kukuk (GER), world No. 10, claimed the CSI3* Grand Prix 1.50m Ranking “C” at the Horses Riviera Resort in San Giovanni in Marignano, in a jump-off where three pairs produced clear rounds. Kukuk crossed the finish in 38.07 seconds to take the win.
Akarad Tivoli Z is a 10-year-old bay Zangersheide gelding by Akarad Hero Z x Landwind II. This horse, ridden by a German rider, delivered the speed and precision needed to outpace an international field.
Gerfried Puck (AUT) finished second with Naxcel V, a 13-year-old chestnut BWP mare (Balou du Rouet x Landetto), registering 39.09 seconds. Wolfgang Ötschmaier (AUT) completed the podium with Zidane 7, a 12-year-old dark bay Hanoverian gelding (Zinedine x Quintender), crossing the line in 42.54 seconds.
Latin & Pan American Presence
Kasey Ament (USA) was the top Pan American finisher in twenty-fifth place with 4 faults. Leonardo Correa Reinert (BRA) was the top Latin finisher in forty-fifth place with 12 faults, and Mavis Spencer (USA) retired.
Top 5 Results — CSI3* Grand Prix 1.50m Ranking “C” | Horses Riviera Resort — San Giovanni in Marignano
| Pos. | Athlete | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Kukuk (GER) 🇩🇪 | Akarad Tivoli Z | 0 / 38.07 |
| 2 | Gerfried Puck (AUT) 🇦🇹 | Naxcel V | 0 / 39.09 |
| 3 | Wolfgang Ötschmaier (AUT) 🇦🇹 | Zidane 7 | 0 / 42.54 |
| 4 | Paolo Adamo Zuvadelli (ITA) 🇮🇹 | Lomo | 0 / 42.68 |
| 5 | Giacomo Casadei (ITA) 🇮🇹 | Chagracon PS | 4 / 39.34 |
