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Nick Skelton and Carlo 273 that went to the top

May 18, 2012

It was Nick Skelton and Carlo 273 that went all the way to the top in the Mercedes Benz Championship of Hamburg.The class had 58 combinations at start, and no less then 18 combinations, among which six German riders, advanced to the jump-off. British rider Nick Skelton was fourth to go and had a very efficient round with his grey gelding Carlo. His time of 46.53 seconds proved to be too fast for the fourteen combinations behind him although Nick confessed at the press conference that he thought before going in that his early start would mean winning would be difficult.

Only the second to last combination, Steve Guerdat and Carpalo looked able to catch Nick, but ended up in second place. Simon Delestre could return for the price giving ceremony for the second time today, this time for third position.

Result- Mercedes Benz Championship of Hamburg

1. Nick Skelton (GBR) Carlo, 0,0, 46.53, Mercedes Benz

2. Steve Guerdat (SUI), Carpalo, 0,0, 47.4343 Euro 5.200

3. Simon Delestre (FRA), Napoli du Ruy 0,0, 48,11 Euro 4.000

4. Michael v.d. Vleuten (NED) VDL Groep Verdi 0,0, 48,46 Euro 3.200

Source World of Showjumping