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Julien Epaillard Charges to Win the Grupo Eulen Trophy at Casas Novas

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A CORUÑA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 6: CSI 5* W Casas Novas 25th Anniversary at Centro Hipico Casas Novas on December 6, 2025 in A Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Bruno Penas / Oxer Sport)

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Casas Novas, Spain – December 06, 2025 – The crowd filled the stands of Casas Novas this Saturday afternoon during another exciting day of the CSI 5*-W.

Before the Grand Prix, the crowd at Casas Novas enjoyed the first CSI 5*-W class of Saturday, the Grupo Eulen Trophy, which began at 5:30 p.m. In this 1.50 m speed class, 43 riders took part, the class finished with 15 clear rounds.

The victory went to Julien Epaillard (FRA), number 9 in the FEI world ranking, riding Easy Up de Grandry. The experienced French rider added another top-level win to his extensive record, stopping the clock at 59.86 seconds.

The French national anthem played in the Casas Novas indoor arena as Julien received the prize from Micaela Núñez Feijóo, Northwest Spain Regional Director at Grupo Eulen.

Second place went to Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), who once again took part in the podium with Glamour Girl after their victory in Friday’s Caixabank Trophy. The Swedish rider proved he still being one of the best on the circuit with an impeccable round in 60.34 seconds.

Third place on the podium went to young Irish rider Michael Pender (IRL). Riding HHS Orchidee, Pender completed the class in 61.09 seconds, securing his place in the prize-giving ceremony.

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A CORUÑA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 6: CSI 5* W Casas Novas 25th Anniversary at Centro Hipico Casas Novas on December 6, 2025 in A Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos / Oxer Sport)

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Julien Epaillard (FRA) received the trophy from Micaela Núñez Feijóo, Northwest Spain Regional Director at Grupo Eulen

Final Results – €56,800 Grupo Eulen Trophy CSI 5*-W

1) Julien Epaillard (FRA) & Easy Up de Grandry – 0 – 59.86

2)  Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & Glamour Girl – 0 – 60.34

3) Michael Pender (IRL) & HHS Orchidee – 0 – 61.09

Source: Press Release from Oxersport

Photos: © Oxersport / Manuel Queimadelos / Bruno Penas

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