Martin: "I have to thank Leone Jei. I am a very fortunate rider.”

It was Fuchs’ first CHIO Aachen Rolex Grand Prix victory, and the first Swiss victory since his uncle – Markus Fuchs – claimed the prize in 2004. Kraut was ahead in the first half of the course – however, after a cautious approach to the tricky second-to-last fence, she crossed the line over two seconds slower than Fuchs. This victory now means the Swiss rider has claimed five Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Majors.

The new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping live contender commented: “Leone Jei is an incredible horse – he has such a big stride and is so incredibly talented. In jump-offs like this, he is on another level. Last year, he was brilliant in the final round, but I made a big rider mistake. Today, I was focused the whole day, and I really wanted to improve on last year’s performance and give him the best ride possible.

The Swiss rider continued:

It is a wonderful feeling to win here, and I am already looking forward to entering the Aachen arena next year and seeing my name on the iconic winners’ board. I have to thank Leone Jei – he is such an incredible jumper and really rises to the occasion at the Rolex Grand Slam Majors. I am a very fortunate rider.