High Stakes in Hamburg: Who to Watch?
This weekend, the prestigious Hamburg Derby is set to captivate equestrian enthusiasts in the renowned German city. Alongside this, a five-star competition is also on the agenda. Let's turn our attention to the horses that are likely to be the stars of the show in Hamburg this week.
One of the most iconic grass arenas in the world is ready to welcome us in Hamburg, where numerous high-level horse-rider combinations are set to compete in the five-star event. Here are the highest-rated horses in the field.
Romeo 88, the highest-rated horse competing in Hamburg this weekend, holds an Elo rating of 758. This horse, partnered with Harry Charles at the Olympic and World Championship level, will be participating in its first five-star show of the year. We last saw this stellar pair at the London ExCell, where they secured Top 10 finishes in both the World Cup and the Grand Prix.
Venard de Cerisy, with an Elo of 747, is another horse set to compete in its first five-star event of the year in Hamburg this weekend. On his last appearance at this level, Venard de Cerisy clinched a win in a 160 class at Geneva, expertly ridden by Steve Guerdat.
Finally, Contago (746), is a horse that has made frequent appearances at top-level competitions in 2023. Eugenio Garza Perez decided to make the journey from Mexico after a successful spring season. The pair are coming off the back of a second-place finish in the CSIO5* Grand Prix in San Miguel de Allende last month.