Bridgehampton, NY-August 31, 2007- Canadian Olympic veteran Mario Deslauriers of Bromont, Quebec, triumphed in the $50,000 Grey Goose Vodka FEI World Cup/Grand Prix Qualifier at the Hampton Classic Horse Show on Friday with a double clear performance riding Paradigm (F : Nabab de Reve). The Canadian pair beat out three other horses in an exciting jump-off to win in a time of 39.25. Brianne Goutal of New York, NY, tried hard to unseat her northern neighbor on two horses owned by Cloverleaf Farm, but could not get the job done. Goutal was second with a double clear on Onira in a jump-off time of 39.78 and fourth on Ralvesther with four faults. Beezie Madden, double Silver Medalist at the 2006 World Equestrian Games and part of the Gold Medal team at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, was third with a double clear on Select,in a jump-off time of 44.20 seconds. Only four horses and three riders made it to the jump-off out of the 52 who competed on the Conrad Homfeld designed course. Madden was the first to go of the four and went clean to set the pace. Goutal went next on her more experienced horse, Onira, and really went for it. Goutal became the new leader, with Deslauriers next to go. "My horse is really quick and I had nothing to lose so I was really going to try and win," said Deslauriers. "Beezie and Brianne looked quick but my horse is quick too. He is a good soldier with a lot of experience and that is what it took to win today." Goutal came back on Ralvesther, but knew she had her work cut out for her because this was the highest her 9 year-old mare had ever jumped. Deslauriers, the 1984 World Cup champion, was thrilled to win. "It worked out for me today. The Hampton Classic is a great show with such great atmosphere. It's always great to do well here."

CLASS 400 . $50,000 GREY GOOSE WC/GP QUALIFIER - 52 competed
1. PARADIGM - MARIO DESLAURIERS 0 0 39.25$15000
2. ONIRA - BRIANNE GOUTAL 0 0 39.78 $11000
3. SELECT - BEEZIE MADDEN 0 0 44.20 $6500
4. RALVESTHER - BRIANNE GOUTAL 0 4 41.20 $4000
5. TREZEBEES - ADDISON PHILLIPS $3000
6. UP CHIQUI - KENT FARRINGTON $2500
7. CAMPINO - PETER WYLDE $2000
8. HIDDEN CREEK'S QUERVO - MARGIE ENGLE $1500
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photo : Mario Deslauriers and Paradigm