09/07/2010 - 15:00

British Guy Williams Triumphs In Casas Novas

Only in 63,70 seconds the British was able to obtain the best result in a competition against the clock and without jump-off. Second position went to the ensemble formed by Philippe Rozier and Randgraaf, who finished the course in 64,74 seconds. The American rider Peter Wylde and Sanctos Van Het Gravenhof obtained the third position in a clear round and only in 64,94 seconds. Fourth position was for the Belgian Pieter Devos, who had already obtained a position on the podium in the previous competition. Devos finished in 65,52 seconds on the back of Quillaja Van Sit Maarten . The Mexican rider Santiago LAmbre and his mount Quannan R., finished the course with a clear round in 65,77 seconds. A VERY DEMANDING COMPETITION The Azkar Trophy is especially complicated due to its obstacles (they are 1,50 meters high). It is a preparatory competition for the Great Telefónica Prize to be held on Saturday.s evening. The winning rider, Guy Williams, remarked how difficult this competition is. .This is a preparatory competition for tomorrow, and it.s especially demanding., said the British rider who added: .Moreover, as it is against the clock and without jump-off. It is necessary to ride as quick as possible.. Williams tried to highlight the good form of his mount Torino Van de Middeljstede: .It has made an incredible performance, it is a very quick horse, and I would like to point out its magnificent jumps.. Similarly, Williams declared that this is his first participation in the CSI of A Coruña, and in addition, he emphasized on the good state of the sports facilities for the International Show-Jumping in Arteixo. COMPETITIONS WILL START BEFORE ON SUNDAY Before the end of this journey with the NH Hotels Trophy, the organizing committee has informed that the three competitions on Sunday will begin sooner. Thus, the summer edition of the CSI Casas Novas will be finished at about 19:00 h. so that the supporters of the Spanish team can watch the final match of the World Cup.