Tétouan, Morocco – October 4, 2026 – The first leg of the 2026 Morocco Royal Tour came to a close on Sunday at the Royal Guard arena in Tétouan. After four days of competition, the €106,000 Grand Prix of Tétouan CSI 4*-W – Prix de S.A.R. Le Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan provided the highlight of an action-packed week of sport.
A total of 41 combinations lined up for the Grand Prix of Tétouan – CSI4*-W 1.50m, over a course designed by Grégory Bodo.
In the jump-off, Anthony Bourquard (SUI) and Fontaineblau Manciais made the difference. The Swiss rider crossed the finish line in 40.63 seconds, securing his first Grand Prix victory with this horse.
Behind him, Ioli Mytilineou (GRE), riding Casanova Hastak DWB, finished in 41.18 seconds to take second place.
Niamh McEvoy (IRL) continued her remarkable weekend in Tétouan: riding Sevilla van de Berghoeve Z, the Irish rider completed her jump-off in 42.49 seconds to finish third.
It was a particularly special victory for Anthony Bourquard (SUI), who was returning to the Morocco Royal Tour after several years away.
Anthony Bourquard: “I’ve been riding this horse for several years now, and he really holds a special place in my heart. We’ve had some very good results together, including many clear rounds in Nations Cups, but a Grand Prix victory was the one thing we were missing. To achieve it here in Tétouan, in front of the Moroccan crowd, gives me enormous pleasure. I’m really happy to have been able to help Fontaineblau achieve what he deserves: a Grand Prix victory.”
Final Results – €106,000 Grand Prix of Tétouan CSI 4*-W – Prix de S.A.R. Le Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan
1) Anthony Bourquard (SUI) & Fontaineblau Manciais – 0 / 0 – 40.63
2) Ioli Mytilineou (GRE) & Casanova Hastak DWB – 0 / 0 – 41.18
3) Niamh McEvoy (IRL) & Sevilla van de Berghoeve Z – 0 / 0 – 42.49
Source: Press Release from the Morocco Royal Tour
Photos: © Morocco Royal Tour / Sarah Bedu
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