


Carla Cimolai was the only rider who managed to jump a second clear round and win the Grand Prix (1/0 54.68). Ten combinations qualified for the second round, among them Argentina’s Matias Larocca riding BM Gran Fantasia who had the only clear round, followed by Carla Cimolai with 1 time fault, Andrea Venturini on Abou Sim Bel and Omar Bonomelli riding Chippendel de La Tour. There were 37 horse and rider combinations competing in this difficult class over two rounds with the jumps measuring 1.50 m. I am proud of the way his own city, Milan, decided to remember the man and his career.” The winner of the Grand Prix Snaitech - Graziano Mancinelli Cup received her prize from the great champion’s son, Marco Mancinelli who was very moved, “Next year will be the 30th anniversary of my father’s death and it is extremely moving for me to see him being remembered at such a prestigious event.

She recently returned to Italy after spending one year riding at the stables owned by the Irish champion rider Denis Lynch. The 30-year-old rider from the Friuli Region won the most important class held at the international horse show hosted by the Snai San Siro Racecourse and named after Graziano Mancinelli, “ I am delighted – she said – I had not expected to win such an important class although here in Milan my horse Berlino Z, which I have owned since he was a 7-year-old, has been on top form.”Īn entrepreneur in everyday life, Carla Cimolai shares her passion for horses with her whole family and in particular with her sister. Carla Cimolai will be the first name to go down in the Roll of Honour for winners of the Prix Snaitech Grand Prix at the Milano Jumping Cup.
