Bertram and Hector with runner-up finish in Rome’s €350,000 Rolex Grand Prix

Yesterday, Bertram recorded one of his best results of the season, taking the runner-up spot in the five-star Rolex Grand Prix at his first visit to the CSIO5* Piazza Di Siena, Rome.

Photo Letzia Temerario
Published  28.05.2018
Bertram was riding the brilliant Hector Van D’Abdijhoeve who also finished 7th two weeks ago at the Windsor Grand Prix. Bertram was one of 13 riders in Rome who made it into the second round jump-off, entering the ring as the last rider to go. Allen and Hector were chasing a target of clear in 45.37 which had been set by Italy’s Lorenzo De Luca with Halifax Van Het Kluizebos. A brilliant effort from Bertram and Hector saw them jump clear to cross the line in 45.97, a fraction behind De Luca who lifted the winner's trophy.

Besides from Hector beeing succesful, Bertram and the 10-year-old gelding 'It's Me' delivered a super round yesterday in Rome to be placed 3rd in the 1m45 speed class.

ALL RESULTS

Next weekend Bertram will be heading to France for the LGCT SAINT TROPEZ.

BREEDING ENQUIRIES - HECTOR 
Hector is a charismatic horse with real warrior spirit on course. Combining a perfectly balanced canter with outstanding power and scope, he shows a lot of respect at the fence.with outstanding power and scope. His sire Cabrio vd HEFFINCK is not only the European Champion Young Riders 2014 with Olivier Phillipaerts but also carries the precious blood of CASSINI I and CALATO. Hector’s dam Lady Dy was successful in CIC2* classes and is a uterine sister to Optimum vd Wellington (CSI5*). Through her, Hector’s origins go back to UTRILLO VD HEFFINCK and so to the legendary breeding CLINTON x HEARTBREAKER (like Cornet Obolensky). The very chic and talented FUEGO DU PRELET (CSI5* winner with Dirk Demeersmann) completes the incredible pedigree of Hector.

Hector is available for breeding. 

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It has been a good weekend for Bertram in Rome. Yesterday Bertram and 'It's Me' finished 3rd in the 1m45 speed class. ( Molly in the photo) Photo Letzia Temerario
It has been a good weekend for Bertram in Rome. Yesterday Bertram and 'It's Me' finished 3rd in the 1m45 speed class. ( Molly in the photo) Photo Letzia Temerario
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