In Monaco, Maximilian Weishaupt and his steed Zuccero are radiantly shining.
Maximilian Weishaupt and Zuccero HV Achieve Remarkable 4th Place in Grand Prix of Monaco
In the heart of the glamorous principality of Monaco, the 5-star "Grand Prix of Monaco" took place, with fences reaching up to 1.65 meters high. This prestigious event, part of a three-day show jumping tournament featuring the world's best riders, attracted much attention.
Among the competitors, Maximilian Weishaupt, a 35-year-old rider from near Augsburg, and his 13-year-old Holsteiner stallion Zuccero HV, made a significant impact. This was their first joint appearance in a LGCT Grand Prix, and they delivered an outstanding performance.
Weishaupt and Zuccero managed a double clear round in 34.49 seconds, securing a remarkable 4th place finish in the 1.5 million euro Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco. This achievement earned them a record-breaking 150,000 euros in prize money.
The competition was fiercely contested, with only twelve riders managing a clear round on the challenging 1.60m course. The victory went to Simon Delestre with Cayman Jolly Jumper, who completed the course in a rapid 32.06 seconds, securing nearly half a million euros in prize money. Harry Charles on Sherlock took second place with a time of 33.90 seconds, and Kim Emmen on Imagine N.O.P. was third with a time of 34.08 seconds, narrowly ahead of Weishaupt and Zuccero.
This 4th-place result for Weishaupt and Zuccero HV is seen as very promising for their partnership’s future in top-level show jumping. Family and friends travelled to Monaco to cheer on the duo, who were competing in such a prestigious event for the first time. A photo shows Frank Ritter, Max Weishaupt, his wife Annette, and their daughter Leonie celebrating their success with champagne.
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This success marks a significant milestone in the career of Maximilian Weishaupt and Zuccero HV, and we look forward to seeing their continued progress in the world of top-level show jumping. The total prize money for the "Grand Prix of Monaco" is 1.5 million euros, the same as the concurrent "Grand Prix of Aachen." Frank Ritter, an entrepreneur, is the owner of Zuccero, and his support has been instrumental in their success.
Maximilian Weishaupt and Zuccero HV's impressive 4th place finish in the prestigious Grand Prix of Monaco is a testament to their growing success in the competitive world of show jumping. With the support of their owner, Frank Ritter, they continue to make significant strides in this challenging sport.
