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Deusser beats Duguet in WC qualifier Lyon
Oct 30, 2016
In the World CupTM Jumping of Lyon eight pairs qualified for the jump-off. In the end, the German rider Daniel Deusser took first place on Equita van T Zorgvliet in a time of 42''93 just ahead of the Swiss rider Romain Duguet on Quorida de Treho (43’'68) and the Italian Lorenzo de Luca on Ensor de Litrange LXII (43'’80). The best ranked French rider was Olivier Robert on Quenelle du Py, who also rode a second clear round in 44’'96. The pair finished fifth overall in this Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping class.
Daniel Deusser: “It was a fantastic course! I had not had much luck at the start of the weekend, but I admit to having been a bit lucky in the initial round today. Romain Duguet had already ridden really quickly in the jump-off. When I inspected the course, I hadn’t considered taking the option I did, but in the end I just went for it.”
“Of course, I made a few jokes about my mare’s nameover the last few days here. If someone asked, I said, ‘Of course, I’m going to Equita with Equita: it’s written all over!” Maybe, it brought me some luck.”
Romain Duguet: “Daniel was quicker, but I’m still pretty pleased with second place. Last year I was third in this class, and this year I came second...so maybe I’ll win next year! But Daniel was better today, and you just have to accept it.”
“As for the rest of the season, even though my qualification is virtually assured for the Finals, I am not going to change my plans. If I qualified, I had planned to take Quorida to the finals, but you know, with horses, you always have a plan A and you end up using plan B or C.”
Lorenzo de Luca: “The horse was just amazing throughout the competition I'm really pleased with this result. Daniel, who is at the same stable as me, gave me a few pieces of advice, but apparently not the one needed to win (laughs)”.
Olivier Robert: “I held back a little in the jump-off, but it bodes well for the rest of the season. I intend to go to the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping in Stuttgart in three weeks. Obviously, being part of the tour finals in the USA would be great, but the hardest thing is consistency at this level.”
Sylvie Robert, Director of the event: “Daniel Deusser’s win brings back some happy memories , because he won the Finals of the Longines FEI World Cup in Lyon in 2014. The course-designer Franck Rothenberger was also involved at that time. I just want to say how happy I am that we are continuing our partnership together. His courses have been fantastic throughout the competition and obviously today, with eight riders qualified for the jump-off. I would also like to thank all the riders that took part, as well as Longines - for their great contribution to the development of our sport - and the International Equestrian Federation for trusting us to organise stages of Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping, here in Lyon. «