Steve Guerdat & Lancelotta Lead the Competition in the €110,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

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643 : LANCELOTTA : GUERDAT Steve : :

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La Baule, France — June 13, 2026 — Swiss rider Steve Guerdat (SUI), winner of the €110,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5* was the standout performer on the third day of the Jumping International de La Baule – Officiel de France.

The crowd’s standing ovation seemed to last forever. First, early in the afternoon following the €110,000 Saur Prize (1.50m, with a jump-off). Then again later, after the La Baule Derby – Demeures de Campagne. Two major classes, two masterclasses from Steve Guerdat (world No. 10), the 2012 Olympic champion, three-time World Cup Final winner, 2023 European champion, and victor of numerous Grand Prix events. And with each podium finish came a wave of emotion.

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643 : LANCELOTTA : GUERDAT Steve : :

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Steve Guerdat (SUI) & Lancelotta

These heartfelt tributes were richly deserved in light of the performances delivered by one of the crowd’s favorite riders aboard the mare Lancelotta.

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McLain Ward (USA) & High Star Hero

In the Saur Prize, the second-richest individual class of the show, Guerdat, last to go among the 17 jump-off qualifiers (from a field of 67 starters), put on a masterclass in precision and track management, shaving 0.83 seconds off the time set by McLain Ward (USA) and High Star Hero, who had seemed untouchable until then.

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Nayel Nassar (EGY) & Orphea HQ

Egypt’s Nayel Nassar (EGY), riding Orphea HQ, finished third.

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Steve Guerdat (SUI) & Lancelotta

Final Results – €110,000 Saur Prize CSIO 5*

1) Steve Guerdat (SUI) & Lancelotta – 0 / 0 – 36.57

2) McLain Ward (USA) & High Star Hero – 0 / 0 – 37.40

3) Nayel Nassar (EGY) & Orphea HQ – 0 – 38.03

Source: Press Release from Agence 15Love for Jumping International de La Baule

Photos: © JILB / PSV Photo



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