Piergiorgio Bucci wins jump-off to capture Rolex Grand Prix Ville de la Baule

Italy’s Piergiorgio Bucci won the Rolex Grand Prix Ville de la Baule after a dramatic jump-off that left seven riders to contest the title. The jump-off followed a 1.60m track designed by Gregory Bodo, which demanded a demanding second half and included a tricky turn at fence nine, a wide oxer to a wall at 10, and a double-chance sequence at 11ABC that tested pace and precision. Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs set a fast standard with a clear round in 41.03 seconds aboard Conner Jei before Bucci took his turn.