Flying showjumping finishes in Chantilly [PICS]

Kent Farrington on Gazelle
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It was fast and furious in the Airbus Group Masters 1.50m class at the Longines Global Champions Tour of Chantilly last week. A mammoth 22 riders reached the jump-off and it resulted in a high-octane racing finish — not surprising when there was a €15,000 top prize at stake.

Cameron Hanley and Antello Z won it for Ireland with a great dive across the line, but he wasn’t the only one to go all out down the finishing straight. We bring you some of the best photo finishes in pictures.

Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.