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After the success in Chuchle, Kellner is already thinking about the Olympics

Roman Vondrouš, ČTK

Two years ago, you also finished fifth in the O2 Arena, can the two results be compared?

It was different two years ago, I was less experienced, I felt more pressure because it was in the final race of the Global Champions Tour, which I rode for the first time. After the injury, my view of a lot of things changed. I felt better in Chuchle, I enjoyed it more. It is pleasant to achieve such a result in front of the Czech audience.

So you weren’t nervous at all?

You have to go to the race with a clear head. If the ride fails, you must work to eliminate the errors. If it works, it will lead you to an even better result. It was really great today.

Anna Kellnerová at the CET Prague Cup in Velká Chuchle in Prague.

Roman Vondrouš, ČTK

Are you back after last year’s femoral fracture and the suffering associated with it?

I hope so, there were a lot of tears and angry at myself. But I live with pain every day. The physiotherapist and other people around me help me a lot. They watch over me so that I don’t whistle it, especially in training, and make up nonsense. I perceive my body and the body of horses more.

In the basic part of the course, it seemed that you were driving slowly. Was that your strategy?

We weren’t that slow again when we finished fourth. But we made the track shorter as much as possible. Catch jumped well. We were satisfied. Before starting the second round, I watched the others go.

Was it possible to think of victory at all in the strong competition, in which even the Olympic medalists were not missing?

I have in my head that I always want to be the best, but at the age of twenty-three I don’t have so much experience and so many second rounds. In addition, Catch and I rode the second lap for the second time. It was better in Chuchle than the first time. We have a lot to work on, but I believe that one day I will stand on the box.

Anna Kellnerová at the CET Prague Cup in Velká Chuchle in Prague.

Roman Vondrouš, ČTK

What are you talking about with Catch before and after the race?

It is true that I talk a lot with horses. If she doesn’t do something right, I knock in her ear what she invents, when she is handy, I praise her. If I don’t do something right, I confess to her (smiles). It suits me like this, we have a closer relationship.

Former Catch mare owner Paul Schockewöher was also here. What did you say to yourself?

We clenched our fists, not into our eyes (laughs). Of course, I mean we touched our fists when we can’t shake hands. He congratulated us.

You qualified for the Olympics. How will it change your plans and your life in general?

I will definitely not be so stressed out in the races, because I have fulfilled this task and my wishes. I will still try to qualify for the Silverstone and Classic horses for the Olympics. We will also adapt the program to this. I plan to race at a higher level. I want to improve myself so that I can be part of the Czech Olympic team and have good results.

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