Defying the odds, wowing the crowds and showing that he still has what it takes, former champion Ijsbrand Chardon (NED) cruised to victory at the sixth leg of the FEI Driving World Cup™ in London (GBR) – a feat he also achieved year ago.
n sync with the pumped up audience on Sunday evening, Ijsbrand used all his experience to guide his team to the top in 142.29, with veteran leader Caspar setting the pace.
Giving it his all, Dries Degrieck (BEL) was second for the third night in a row on 143.52. Despite having the fastest time, he had eight to add after two knocked cones which put him marginally behind the Dutchman.
Keeping it in the family, Bram Chardon (NED) couldn’t quite match his father’s form but he gained a valuable third in 149.18. Irritated afterwards by a missed turn after obstacle five during the drive-off, Bram confessed that he was delighted to see that his team had the speed and technique to be in the top echelons again.
Having won in London on the previous two nights and been unassailable throughout the season so far, Boyd Exell (AUS) lost his winning streak and had to settle for fourth. Anna Mareike Meier (GER) was fifth, Glenn Geerts (BEL) was sixth and wild card Daniel Naprous (GBR) was seventh.