In total, five combinations progressed to the jump-off against the clock, each vying for a share of the \u20ac500,000 prize fund. First to return for the jump-off, Bettendorf set the standard, producing a clear round in 37.41 seconds. Maher and Charles both rose to the occasion, each delivering faultless performances to finish second and third respectively, but neither could catch the Luxembourger\u2019s leading time. Riding Point Break, Maher stopped the clock in 38.26 seconds, while Charles and Chawton completed the podium with a time of 44.03 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking after the class, Bettendorf said: \u201cAs first to go, I was trying to go quickly in the jump-off but I didn\u2019t have the best stride into the combination, which I thought slowed me down. After my round, I thought ok, I will finish behind Ben and Matthew for sure, but I was lucky they were a bit slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been dreaming about this green [Rolex] blanket for a while, so I\u2019m really proud and happy to win one. I\u2019m really grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reflecting on Royal Windsor Horse Show, he continued: \u201cI love to compete in Great Britain. It\u2019s always a wonderful atmosphere with horse people all around, and you feel really welcome, so every time I love to compete in Great Britain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Rolex Grand Prix made it a double on the day for Bettendorf, who won the CSI5* Manama Rose Show Stakes earlier in the morning, aboard Atchoum de la Roque Z. Great Britain\u2019s Jack Whitaker had held the lead of the 1.50m speed competition for the majority of the class, holding off challenges from some of the best riders in the world, however as the penultimate to go, Bettendorf knocked over a second off Whitaker\u2019s time to take the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking after the class, Bettendorf said: \u201cJack had a very good round, but I had an advantage as I had managed to watch his round before I got on, so I knew what I had to do. I wasn\u2019t that confident, as he [Atchoum de la Roque Z] had three down in the big class yesterday, but he felt really good today, so I\u2019m really happy to end the week like this with him.\u201d ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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