MONS GHLIN - In Mons Ghlin, Belgium, the Arc de Triomphe, auctioned on Prinsjesdag, jumped to third and fourth place in important 1.50 m classes. The breeding product of the Van Straaten family excelled under his young top rider Frank Schuttert.

The wealthy Arc de Triomphe – auctioned in 2005 – jumped to a convincing fourth place in the 1.50 m on Friday afternoon. It would just be a foretaste of the excellent third place in the 1.50m run on Sunday afternoon.

The Prinsjesdag sold Arc de Triomphe performed excellent last weekend in Mons Ghlin. The ten year old gelding of Frank Schuttert jumped to two fourth places in challenging 1.50 m-classes.

ASTEN / WINCH – Wimphof's Hinde and Alicante HBC showed up again last weekend. The eight-year-old Berlin daughter Wimphof's Hinde jumped to third place in the 1.40 m class at CSI2* Asten and the KWPN-approved stallion Alicante finished seventh in the 1.45 m class in Lier, Belgium.

Marriët Hoekstra and Wimphof's Hinde (Berlin x Heartbreaker) are also continuing their international successes. The only eight-year-old mare jumps clear every time and crowned her weekend in Asten with a third place in the 1.40 m (see video). The descendant of the Balia stock from Haras de la Vie breeding was the auction topper of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag in 2007 and was purchased by C. Kramer van Wimphof.

Alicante HBC (Casall x Indoctro) was previously successful under Julia Kayser, but was sold to the leading stable of Tal Milstein early this year. Under the Belgian Chloé Vranken, the breeding product of Ronald Nowee from Oude Niedorp jumps successfully at 1.45 m level. Last weekend the KWPN-approved stallion finished seventh in Lier.

Wimphof's Hinde and Alicante HBC performed excellent at last weekend's international shows in Asten and Lier. The eight year old Berlin-daughter Wimphof's Hinde became 3rd in the 1.40 m-class at CSI2* Asten and the KWPN-approved stallion Alicante ended up 7th in the 1.45 m in Lier, Belgium.

Marriët Hoekstra and Wimphof's Hinde (Berlin x Heartbreaker) keep on performing successfully at international shows. The only eight years old mare jumps clear on a weekly basis and the 3rd place in Asten was the highlight of her weekend. Hinde is bred out of the famous 'Balia'-damline and bred by Haras de la Vie. In 2007 Wimphof's Hinde was top-seller at Foal Auction Prinsjesdag and was bought by C. Kramer of Wimphof.

Alicante HBC (Casall x Indoctro) was educated by Julia Kayser, but was sold to the prestigious stables of Tal Milstein earlier this year. The Belgian rider Chloé Vranken jumps successful at 1.45 m-level with the stallion bred by Ronald Nowee. At the show in Lier the KWPN-approved stallion jumped to a nice 7th spot.

Check out the video of Wimphof's Hinde

SANKT GALLEN – Frank Schuttert and Arc de Triomphe (Triomphe de Muze x Calvados) recorded their first five star victory at CSIO Sankt Gallen yesterday. In yesterday's 1.45 m class, which was held over two phases, Schuttert triumphed and the 2005 op Foal Auction Prinsjesdag auctioned Arc de Triomphe.

Arc de Triomphe has been one of the showpieces of Foal Auction Prinsjesdag for years. He twice won the VION Cup – the Dutch championship for young show jumpers – and many international victories and top prizes followed. With the victory in the 1.45 m in Sankt Gallen, the Arc de Triomphe, fully trained by Frank Schuttert himself, has also proven to be competitive at a five-star level (!). Arc de Triomphe is a son of Triomphe de Muze and the international top mare Una Bella S (Calvados x Libero H). The Van Straaten family from Den Ham bred the successful gelding, which came into the hands of Frank Schuttert in 2005.

For top talent Bonne Chance CW (Baloubet du Rouet x Cambridge) and Janika Sprunger it was a clear first phase and a slight error in the second phase.

Their first victory at CSIO5*-level is a fact: Frank Schuttert and Arc de Triomphe (Triomphe de Muze x Calvados) won the 1.45m yesterday at CSIO Sankt Gallen. Arc de Triomphe was sold at Foal Auction Prince's Day 2005 and has been a super star ever since.

As a youngster Arc de Triomphe already won the VION Cup twice – Dutch championships for young horses. After that lots of international victories and placings keep following. With the victory in the 1.45 m at Sankt Gallen Frank Schuttert and Arc de Triomphe proved to be competitive at even the highest level: CSIO5*. Family Van Straaten bred Arc de Triomphe out of the international show jumping mare Una Bella S (Calvados x Libero H).

For the extremely talented Bonne Chance CW (Baloubet du Rouet x Cambridge) and Janika Sprunger there was a clear first phase and a light rail in the second phase.