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VDL offspring dominated the GP’s in Europe

28 mei 2025 13.38


The 3* 1.55m Grand Prix took place in Kronenberg last Sunday. Kirocco (by Zirocco Blue) started with Ricardo Benzinho Karle Da Costa. The Zirocco Blue son, who is bred by H. Rooijakkers, also managed a clear round in the jump-off, whic...

The 3* 1.55m Grand Prix took place in Kronenberg last Sunday. Kirocco (by Zirocco Blue) started with Ricardo Benzinho Karle Da Costa. The Zirocco Blue son, who is bred by H. Rooijakkers, also managed a clear round in the jump-off, which resulted in 6th place. 8th place went to Krachtpatser (by Carrera) and Mario Wilson Fernandes, he is bred by E. Enzerink.

In the Grand Prix of Riesenbeck, Cadillac Z (by Carrera) and Thijmen Vos managed to finish in 5th place. The Carrera son is bred by G. Weggemans and has been a strong combination with Thijmen for many years. Zucchero (by Zirocco Blue), bred by Hanno Koehnke, managed to finish in 7th place with Maximilian Weishaupt.

Kilate N (by Etoulon) managed to finish 3rd in the Lisbon Grand Prix with Hugo Carvalho. The Etoulon son is bred by Luis Malafaia Novais.

In Montfort sur Meu, France, Lanceola Eickenrode (by Grand Slam) finished fourth in the GP with Frederic Lunebourg. The Grand Slam offspring is bred by J. van der Waaij.

Finally, there was success in St Tropez in France.

  • Jordan Molga M (by Etoulon) finished 3rd in the 3* GP with Nicolas Delmotte, bred by H. Melgerd. 
  • Jonka A (by Cardento) 3rd in the 2* GP with Fanny Guerddat Skalli, bred by Karel Aerts
  • Jirenze (by Baltic) 6th in the 3* GP with Taylor Kain, bred by De Radstake
  • Jourdain VDL (by Zapatero) 7th in the 3* with Carlos Lopez-Fanjul Tariere, bred by VDL Stud