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Eduardo Pereira de Menezes Flies to Five-Star Victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard

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Valkenswaard, The Netherlands – September 05, 2026 – Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) and H5 Messentus PS delivered a lightning-fast jump-off to claim five-star victory in Saturday’s 1.50m class sponsored by Roelofsen Horse Trucks at the Longines Tops International Arena.

Nine combinations emerged from the first round with a clean sheet to earn their place in the jump-off, setting up a high-speed battle where the margins proved razor thin.

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LGCT of Valkenswaard
– Valkenswaard, Jan Tops Stabbles
– 5 September 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) & H5 Messentus PS

Speaking about his win Menezes said: “To have my horses performing like they are at this beautiful grass arena is something special. It takes a lot of hard work behind wins like this and I couldn’t be more thankful to the team behind me including my family and everyone at H5 Stables.

He added, “I’m now fully focussed on tomorrow’s LGCT Grand Prix. There is a strong field here and it’s going to be a big day of top sport.”

The first round had already produced its share of surprises, with uncharacteristic rails falling for several major names. Emanuele Camilli (ITA) and Chacarano PS, Abdel Saïd (BEL) with Wathnan Bonne Amie and Daniel Deusser (GER) aboard Bingo Ste Hermelle were among those denied a place in the deciding round.

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LGCT of Valkenswaard
– Valkenswaard, Jan Tops Stabbles
– 5 September 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Mark McAuley (IRL) & Rossi vd Heffinck

First to return against the clock was Ireland’s Mark McAuley (IRL) with the stylish nine-year-old Rossi vd Heffinck. McAuley immediately laid down the challenge, producing a smooth clear in 39.68 seconds and handing those behind him a serious time to chase.

Italy’s Clara Pezzoli (ITA) followed with Hadewyn van’t Ravennest, keeping the fences intact and crossing the line in 42.19 seconds. Jérôme Guéry was next to take his shot but, after an impressive opening round, two rails put him out of contention.

Sandra Auffarth (GER) and Comcador OLD then added another double clear to the scoreboard, stopping the clock in 40.85 seconds before Kevin Jochems (NED) shifted the class up another gear.

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LGCT of Valkenswaard
– Valkenswaard, Jan Tops Stabbles
– 5 September 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Kevin Jochems (NED) & Casquetto van de Helle

The Dutchman attacked aboard Casquetto van de Helle, finding the answers everywhere around the shortened course to take over the lead in 37.71 seconds.

Then came Brazil’s Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) aboard the 13-year-old H5 Messentus PS.

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LGCT of Valkenswaard
– Valkenswaard, Jan Tops Stabbles
– 5 September 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) & H5 Messentus PS

Eduardo wasted no time in making his intentions clear. Matching Jochems for precision while finding crucial fractions around the course, he flew through the finish in 37.43 seconds – taking 0.28 seconds off the Dutchman and putting a formidable new target on the board.

But with combinations still to come, the class was far from decided.

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LGCT of Valkenswaard
– Valkenswaard, Jan Tops Stabbles
– 5 September 2026
– ph.Ljuba Buzzola

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Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) & H5 Messentus PS

One by one, the remaining challengers took their shot at the Brazilian’s time, but 37.43 seconds continued to stand. The pressure remained until the final combination crossed the line, confirming Menezes and H5 Messentus PS as the winners of a fiercely fought five-star jump-off.

Jochems and Casquetto van de Helle ultimately had to settle for second, just 0.28 seconds separating the top two, while McAuley and Rossi vd Heffinck completed the podium.

Final Results – €56,800 Roelofsen Horse Trucks Prize CSI 5*

1) Eduardo Pereira de Menezes (BRA) & H5 Messentus PS – 0 / 0 – 37.43

2) Kevin Jochems (NED) & Casquetto van de Helle – 0 / 0 – 37.71

3) Mark McAuley (IRL) & Rossi vd Heffinck – 0 / 0 – 39.68

Source: Press Release from LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

Photos: © LGCT / Ljuba Buzzola

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