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The wide representation of participants attaches special importance to the Riga stage of the World Cup, because, in connection with the approaching of the Tokyo Olympic Games, there is an opportunity to earn points for the Olympic qualification on the “Grand Prix” route of this competition. The organization of the PK stage in Latvia is important for the development of equestrian sports, as it provides an opportunity to evaluate the work invested in pursuing higher goals
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On route no. 1 with 120 cm high obstacles in two phases was won by Reins Pils with horse Ramira-K (Estonia) – 0 penalty points / 31.92 seconds. In second place Janelia Sarah with Ilsonne V Bareelhof (Estonia) – 0 / 32.93. Third Kristine Egle with Casquetta (Latvia) – 0.34.99.
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On route no. 2 with 120/125 cm high obstacles, in a special two-phase competition for six and seven year old horses, the first place was won by Ģirts Bricis with seven-year-old Ilexta (Latvia) – 0 / 27.99. Second Sime Sinijarvs with Eddy (Estonia) – 0 / 28.00. In third place Kristaps Neretnieks with Centurio (Latvia) – 0 / 28.46.
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On route no. 3 with 130 cm high obstacles in two phases won by Urmass Rāgs with Ventisette (Estonia) – 0 / 34.14. In second place Rhine Castle with Sloopy Z (Estonia) – 0 / 34.52. Third Peter Heikinen with Hurby (Finland) – 0 / 34.90.
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On route no. 4 with 140 cm high obstacles Kristaps Neretnieks with Udgi Girl Des GY (Latvia) – 0 / 64.16. In second place Kristaps Neretnieks with Moon Ray (Latvia) – 0 / 66.39. Third Abdurakhmon Abdulayev with Camerlane (Uzbekistan) – 0 / 66.92.
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As mentioned above, Kristaps Neretnieks with his horse Moon Ray has qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Kristaps Neretnieks is currently in the 100th position in the ranking of the world’s best riders (Longines Ranking). Moon Ray, on the other hand, has been on the list of the world’s 20 best sport horses in the World Show Horse Breeders’ Federation (WBFSH) show jumping horse ranking.
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Kristaps Neretnieks, the most productive athlete on the first day of the competition, said: “The first day of the tournament was in a great atmosphere, I feel that the horses are in good shape. I rode small turns on the Moon Ray route, but wise, but his time turned out very good. because the mare itself is faster.I was expecting more intense competition, but on the first day many riders often start carefully.Joy of the new obstacles that make the field even more colorful.I look forward to the Grand Prix and hope that the big things for Kleists will miss. “
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Horse Udgi Girl Des GY owner Ilze Plīkša: “Today I got a lot of positive emotions. My family is proud that we have a successful cooperation with Kristaps. Our previous horse Camerlane with the representative of Uzbekistan won the third place on the same route. When our horses start, The excitement is always great, but there is always satisfaction in the work done by both the athlete and us. It is very pleasant to win at home, especially during such a global crisis. Latvia can! “
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A total of 175 starts were made on four routes on the first day of the competition. The total prize pool for the tournament is € 56,400 (according to the rules of the International Equestrian Federation).
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The main route of the competition “Grand Prix” will take place on September 6 at 14:00, and its course will be shown on LTV7 at 22.00.
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