Jérôme Guery Secures Victory at El Jadida Grand Prix
In a thrilling display of equestrian skill, Belgium's Jérôme Guery clinched the title at the El Jadida Grand Prix held in Morocco on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Riding the impressive Kiliman Sitte, Guery executed flawless rounds, finishing with a remarkable time of 46.45 seconds in the second round of this prestigious 1.60 m World Cup class. His exceptional performance not only earned him the victory but also highlighted his ability to navigate the challenging course without incurring any penalties.
Following closely in second place was British rider Chloe Aston, who partnered with Akito Von Rocherath Z. Aston also delivered a commendable performance, completing two clear rounds; however, her final time of 47.79 seconds placed her 1.34 seconds behind Guery, ultimately costing her the top spot.
Podium Finishers and Moroccan Representation
Completing the podium was French competitor Simon Delestre aboard Golden Boy DK. Although Delestre showcased a faster second round time of 41.28 seconds, he incurred four penalty points from his first round, preventing him from surpassing the top two riders who finished without penalties. Germany’s Tom Schewe secured fourth place on Congress Blue PS, also accumulating four penalty points but finishing with a time of 43.17 seconds in the second round. Italy's Roberto Previtali rounded out the top five, riding Quirinus 27 and finishing with a total of seven points.
Highlighting the Moroccan presence at the event, Abdelkebir Ouaddar emerged as the best-placed Moroccan competitor, finishing 19th on his mount, Festival d’Argouges. Despite an initial round that resulted in four penalty points and a time of 78.80 seconds, Ouaddar's participation showcased the growing talent of Moroccan riders in international equestrian competitions.
This Grand Prix marked the conclusion of the El Jadida stage of the Morocco Royal Tour 2026, which featured a CSI5*-W Grand Prix event this year, representing the five-star category of the international circuit with World Cup status. The event not only highlighted the prowess of international riders but also emphasized Morocco's commitment to hosting top-tier equestrian events.
As reported by sportnewsafrica.com.
