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WEC / News / Ocala, FL / Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze Snag $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Victory

Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze Snag $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Victory

08 Dec 23 | Shows
Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze in the $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Ocala, FL – The $50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* was the highlight event of the evening as 26 international athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the top prize over tracks set by FEI Level IV course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA). In a competitive 10 horse jump-off, last to go, Luis Larrazabal (VEN) snagged the win aboard Belle De Muze, a 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare owned by Driss Ngadi. 

Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Belle De Muze is still a new partner for Larrazabal, “I got her in the beginning of the year. Day one I was very excited. We had a great connection and her owner, Drisss Ngadi saw that we would be a great combination. I knew she was going to be a winner, I just needed to find what she liked, and how she liked to go. Now, it’s really starting to pay off, and we are getting more consistent.” 

Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Although the partnership is still fresh, Larrazabal had a good jump-off plan for his speedy mare by Pensee V. “When I saw others going fast, I thought trying to do the early seven would set a good pace for the rest of the track. I just tried to keep up with her pace and stay out of her way.”

Luis Larrazabal and Belle De Muze accepting their first place award presented by Jennifer Glass and Karla Campbell of World Equestrian Center – Ocala. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

The pair flew through the timers stopping the jump-off clock at 33.57 seconds to take the victory. 

Larrazabal spoke about his spicy winning mare, “It goes her way, or it doesn’t,” laughed Larrazabal. “I let her do her job and I try to keep her happy because she knows her job. I don’t have to teach her anything. The less I do, the better it is for her.” 

Sharn Wordley and Champion League flying to second place. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Second place honors went to Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Champion League, a 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding by Cador 5 x Contendro I. The duo navigated a flawless jump-off track in 34.48 seconds. 

Mario Deslauriers and Emerson rounding out the top three. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

World Equestrian Center – Ocala newcomer Mario Deslauriers (CAN) rounded out the top three with Wishing Well Farm LLC’s 11-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding Emerson (Eldorado Vd Zeshoek x Berlin) with a quick and clear round in 35.28 seconds. 

$50,000 UF Health Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3* Results: 

1 BELLE DE MUZE: 2010 Belgian Warmblood mare by Ponsee V 
Luis Larrazabal (VEN), Driss Ngadi: 0/0/33.57

2 CHAMPION LEAGUE: 2013 Hanoverian gelding by Cador 5 x Contendro I
Sharn Wordley (NZL), Daniel Michan: 0/0/34.48

3 EMERSON: 2012 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Eldorado Vd Zeshoek x Berlin 
Mario Deslauriers (CAN), Wishing Well Farm LLC: 0/0/35.28

4 CROSSOVER 4: 2013 Hanoverian gelding by Cascadello x Chacco-Blue
Chloe Reid (USA), Team Reid LLC: 0/0/36.82

5 ACAJOU: 2015 German Sport Horse mare by Casallco x Chico’s Boy 
Ilan Bluman (COL), Ilan Bluman: 0/0/37.14

6 BRIN D’OR DE HAUTE MELEN Z: 2014 Zangersheide gelding by Bamako De Muze x Baloubet Du Rouet 
Sharn Wordley (NZL), Della Wordley: 0/0/37.37

7 JOEVARO N: 2014 KWPN stallion by H5 Elvaro x Equador 
Lucy Deslauriers (USA), Luja LLC: 0/0/37.43

8 AFTER EIGHT: 2010 Swedish Warmblood mare by Diarado x Cardento
Jad Dana (LBN), Springhill Farm 1850, LLC: 0/4/35.45

9 AMIRO B Z: 2014 Zangersheide gelding by Asca Z x Concreto 
Beat Mändli (SUI), Grant Road Partners LLC: 0/4/35.91

10 AVENTADOR 5: 2012 Rheinlander gelding by Arpeggio x Landadel
Coco Fath (USA), Coco Fath: 0/8/40.49

11 FORRESTAL: 2014 Oldenburg gelding by Don Dlarado x Allegreto
Alise Oken (USA), Alise Oken: 0/WT

12 CHARTRAINE PRE NOIR: 2012 Selle Francais mare by Kannan x Corrado II 
Beat Mändli (SUI), Grant Road Partners LLC: 4/76.24

Photos courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.
Videos available at ClipMyHorse.TV

For final results visit HorseShowing.com or Ryegate.Live.

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