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Koen Vereecke & Oilily de Muze Make it to the Top in the Two-Phase Special CSI 5*

CSI 5*

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 2 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Shanghai, China – May 01, 2026 – Serving as the appetizer to super Sunday, the €28,200 Two-Phase Special CSI 5* got competition underway at the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre on Saturday. Koen Vereecke (BEL) and Oilily de Muze made things look easy on their way to winning the 1.45m class, besting 24 other combinations.

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 2 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Koen Vereecke (BEL) & Oilily de Muze

Riding the 12-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Vigo d’Arsouilles STX x Ramiro Z), Vereecke was victorious after having no penalties and completing the second section of the course in 32.69 seconds.

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 2 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) & Cous Cous 3

Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) and Cous Cous 3 were just one second off the winning mark, earning reserve honors in 33.71 seconds.

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LGCT of Shanghai
– Shanghai, Juss International Equestrian Center
– 2 May 2026
– ph.Stefano Grasso/LGCT-GCL

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Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) & Diarouge Blue PS

Only two-hundredths of a second separated second and third place. Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) and Diarouge Blue PS completed the top three in 33.73 seconds.

Koen Vereecke (BEL) & Oilily de Muze during the awards ceremony

Final Results – €28,200 Two-Phase Special CSI 5*

1) Koen Vereecke (BEL) & Oilily de Muze – 0 / 0 – 32.69

2) Hans-Dieter Dreher (GER) & Cous Cous 3 – 0 / 0 – 33.71

3) Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) & Diarouge Blue PS – 0 / 0 – 33.73

Source: Press Release from LGCT – Longines Global Champions Tour

Photos: © LGCT / Stefano Grasso

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