Longines Masters of Paris Season III: A thrill-packed Day 2

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#LonginesMasters #WeRideTheWorld Longines Masters of Paris Season III: A thrillpacked Day 2 Paris Nord Villepinte, Friday, December 1st, 2017 No regrets for the audience members that came out for

speed championship, ultimately won by Julien Epaillard, had audiences gasping throughout.

1 #LonginesMasters #WeRideTheWorld Longines Masters of Paris Season III: A thrillpacked Day 2 Paris Nord Villepinte, Friday, December 1st, 2017 No regrets for the audience members that came out for this second day of Longines Masters of Paris After the outstanding displays offered by the riders participating in the Masters One, Two and Three, the muchawaited Longines Speed Challenge, world speed championship, ultimately won by Julien Epaillard, had audiences gasping throughout. With all the sporting feats and thrilling sensations behind them, the twoman team Synapson worked its magic on the crowd at the Prestige Village's dance floor, during the Afterparty Synapson by Virgin Radio. Youngs taking the lead Each more astounding than the last, the competition events continued on the Longines Masters of Paris legendary track throughout the day. From the very first hours of morning, Serge Varsano and Nikolaos Katsos, 16 yearsold, showed their winning ways, coming away victorious from the EEM.tv Masters Three (1*) and Asia Horse Week Masters Three event. The audience also had the chance to take in the superb performances of rising stars in show jumping such as Ansgar Holtgers Jr. Being the youngest rider of this event and after winning yesterday s EEM.TV Masters Three, he took a nice second place on the same class today. Meanwhile, over at the Masters Two (2*), cheered on by the public, Tim Wilks and his horse Kay on the gold medal during the CNEWS Matin Grand Prix, class sponsored by the wellknown daily free newspaper. This class allowed the audience to watch the brilliant ride of Nicolas Bost, son of the Olympic champion RogerYves Bost, who finished at the 6 th place. The highlight of the afternoon was the Europe 1 Masters Two, sponsored by the Longines Masters de Paris official radio station, in which Jérôme Hurel triumphed after a spinetingling jumpoff, ahead of his compatriot Félicie Bertrand. At 6:30 PM, the best riders of the world surpassed themselves on the Masters One Laiterie de Montaigu, the event s historical partner. As a proof of the technicity of the round, only six riders managed in keeping a clear score, allowing them to compete in the jumpoff. Riding Chalou, Italian Emanuele Gaudiano foiled all the difficulties of the 1,5m round and imposed himself as the great winner, after an electrical jumpoff, ahead of Belgian Pieter Devos and the young French talent Edward Levy, 22 years old.

The Marseillaise and a tricolor double for the Longines Speed Challenge!

Elegance Ambassador was one of the onlookers, having come to Paris specially for the event.

Official Timekeeper Longines, jolted the evening!

Flying over the fences, tightening their turns until the public held its breath, showjumping stars relished on the arena, galvanized by the thunderous support of the thousands of spectators.

2 The Marseillaise and a tricolor double for the Longines Speed Challenge! The second part of the evening was the muchawaited Longines Speed Challenge, which ignited an audience of thrilllovers eager to watch the world's fastest racers Asian actress Chi Ling Lin, Longines Elegance Ambassador was one of the onlookers, having come to Paris specially for the event. Christophe Tanière pour EEM With its unique route across 3 continents within the Paris Hong Kong NewYork series, the Longines Speed Challenge, a competition cherished by the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper Longines, jolted the evening! The world's 22 fastest riders set out on the new course designed by Louis Konickx, in a sizzling atmosphere, where each hoped to become the recordholder of the Paris stage. Flying over the fences, tightening their turns until the public held its breath, showjumping stars relished on the arena, galvanized by the thunderous support of the thousands of spectators. After having realizing a perfect round, French world n 3 Kevin Staut thought victory was earned. It was without counting on his genious compatriot Julien Epaillard and his fabulous Cristallo A LM, who electrified the crowd, moving on a fence to another with so much accuracy and speed that they even took the luxury to commit a fault, penalizing them of 2 seconds. A total suspens until the last rider, young and talented Lorenzo de Luca, world n 4 rider who meddled with the podium, stealing the third place to the Dutch Leopold Van Asten. Rendezvous is given in Hong Kong to follow the second round of this speed world championship on three continents. Will Laiterie de Montaigu s rider, Julien Epaillard, manage to hold on to the title of fastest rider in Season III? Lifestyle, the DNA of the Longines Masters of Paris Laurent Vu pour EEM The day was interspersed with multiple opportunities for spectators and riders to meet and enjoy the warm and lively atmosphere at the Prestige Village, all the while getting their first look at the popup stores offered by prestigious brands from the worlds of luxury, equestrian knowhow, fashion and beauty, such as the Longines Boutique, offering visitors the chance to learn about and purchase the event s Official Watch: Conquest V.H.P (Very High Precision). Ideally deployed around the central training paddock, the Prestige Village offers the public a most immersive experience. Renowned brands were present, unveiling their latest creations and offering unique live events. At 5:00 PM, visitors could take the opportunity to meet Philippe Rozier, Laiterie de Montaigu s rider, historical partner of the event. The Olympic Champion by team gave an autograph session at the Offical Longines Masters Boutique, for the greatest pleasure of his fans. Hermès Sellier Boutique also presented its best ambassadors at 5:00 PM : Jérôme Guéry, Simon Delestre or Alexandra Paillot, all met there for photos and autograph sessions with the crowd. Laurent Vu pour EEM What s more, they were able to look on as the world's best riders and horses warmed up, not missing a moment of competition thanks to the giant screens that showed all the events from across the Village. Set inside the village,

A Longines photograph immortalized moments with photos to be sent by mail or printed at the Longines store. Youngs and grownsup could share them with the hashtag #LonginesMasters.

3 the EEM.tv platform, adjacent to the training paddock, became home today to the riders and builders who made this exceptional event, for the Masters Talks, a series of conversations bringing a new light to the event, in between replays of the Longines Masters of Paris on the new The exhibits by Catherine Thiry and the popup store erected by Richard Orlinski, Official Artistic Partner, enchanted artlovers, revealing the inner worlds of both these talented artists. The children in attendance also had stars in their eyes, what with the Longines Vintage Carrousel. A Longines photograph immortalized moments with photos to be sent by mail or printed at the Longines store. Youngs and grownsup could share them with the hashtag #LonginesMasters. Some of them even had the chance to see the actor and international rider Guillaume Canet or Nicolas Canteloup at one of the tables of the Masters Club. Guest enjoyed the competition tasting a gourmet menu realized by the caterer Fleur de Mets with Baron de Rothschild champagne and Antoine Moueix Propriétés wines, generous partners. Afterparty Synapson by Virgin Radio, a stellar evening for a stellar competition After the electrifying Longines Speed Challenge, the temperature rose by a few more degrees at the Afterparty Synapson by Virgin Radio. The famed French duo had the public on fire with its deep house sounds. On stage, they performed selections from their latest album, Convergence, released in 2015, in particular the worldfamous All In You, even offering an exclusive glimpse at bits of their next album! Choice programming for this exhilarating second day of competition. Today, on the Red Carpet... Laurent Vu pour EEM Setting the photographers flashbulbs aflame, celebrities came out in droves to enjoy the extraordinary display at this second day of the Longines Masters of Paris, a combination of all the best in art, culture, gastronomy and sports.

Highlights ahead for Sunday Saturday, December 2, 2017 9:00 AM: Masters Two Ecurie d Ecaussinnes 10:30 AM: Masters Two Le Figaro

Riders Masters Cup 11:00 PM: Press Conference 11:30 PM: Afterparty DJ Set Kid Noize Tune into bein SPORTS 3 to catch the big event

4 Highlights ahead for Sunday Saturday, December 2, :00 AM: Masters Two Ecurie d Ecaussinnes 10:30 AM: Masters Two Le Figaro 12:45 PM: Masters One Paris Horse Show/Ceneca 3:30 PM: Masters Power by Lido de Paris 5:30 PM: Master Three Hyatt Grand Prix 8:15 PM: Riders Masters Cup 11:00 PM: Press Conference 11:30 PM: Afterparty DJ Set Kid Noize Tune into bein SPORTS 3 to catch the big event live on Saturday December 2nd 8:45 PM Riders Masters Cup And relive the Longines Speed Challenge on BeIN SPORTS 1/2/3 from the very next day

5 View all the competition events from Saturday December 2nd, and all the exclusive TV programming on EEM.TV 8:45 AM Asia Horse Week Masters Two 10:30 AM Le Figaro Masters Two 12:45 PM Paris Horse Show/Ceneca Masters One 3:35 PM Lido de Paris Masters Power 5:30 PM SFAM Grand Prix Master Three 8:45 PM Riders Masters Cup Multimedia content Videos available on the FTP server eemlabs.com: Please find bellow the following pictures (rough cut) of the Longines Speed Challenge: > Extract of the first riders: Julien Epaillard (FRA), Kevin Staut (FRA), Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) < > Podium < > Public < > Atmosphere < Login : news@eemlabs.com Password : eemworld2017 From December 2 nd 8:30 (am): find a sport and lifestyle bestof of the 2 nd day of the Longines Masters of Paris: Login : highlights@eemlabs.com Password : eemworld2017 PRACTICAL DETAILS 30 November 3 December 2017 Hall 5B ParisNord Villepinte Exhibition Center Information & Ticketing Longinesmasters.com Hotline: (0.45 /mn, call from France) & at ticketing agencies and traditional points of sale. Press contacts Hopscotch Agency Paper and online press Manon Le Bail +33(0) mlebail@hospcotch.fr Audiovisual Media Sarah Mittelette smittelette@hopscotch.fr Adèle Simon asimon@hopscotch.fr Specialised R&B Media Diane Prouhet longinesmasters@rbpresse.com ABOUT EEM A passionate of equestrian sports, Christophe Ameeuw CEO of EEM and Founder of the Longines Masters ParisHong Kong New York Series founded the Ecuries d Ecaussinnes in Based in Belgium, the stables are internationally reputed for their activities in trading sport horses and highstandard breeding. They are also home to an offering some of the best teaching available in the field. In opening EEM, Christophe Ameeuw and his teams were in pursuit of a challenge: to reinvent show jumping by organizing equestrian events of an entirely new kind. The company built its development by creating the concept of the Masters, which together, under the same roof, the best of showjumping, resplendent displays and art de vivre. After the successes of the Audi Masters in Brussels and the Gucci Masters in Paris, EEM came out with one of the world s most prestigious equestrian events, the Longines Masters Series, on three continents, in Paris, Hong Kong and New York. Inspired by the Grand Slam in Tennis, EEM created a concurrent Grand Slam Indoor of Show Jumping, approved by the FEI, this intercontinental challenge is offered to the world's elite in show jumping, with two prize levels: The Super Grand Slam a 2,250,000 super bonus for the three consecutive wins in the Longines Grand Prix, in the season order The Grand Slam a 1,000,000 bonus for three successive victories at Longines Grand Prix straddling two Longines Masters seasons. In 2017, EEM will be creating a new iconic competition, the Riders Masters Cup. Offered to the public alongside the EEF (European Equestrian Federation) and alternating between Europe and the United States, this battle will pit the world's two

6 leading powers in show jumping against one another: Europe and the United States. On the Asian continent, Asia Horse Week, rallying point for the international equestrian community there, also serves as a prime setting for the Longines Masters of Hong Kong, illustrating EEM's determination to develop the sport's international arms in the AsiaPacific Region. Firmly set on putting equestrian sports front and center and making them accessible to all, EEM rolled out a new digital TV channel on November 14, EEM.tv offers viewers the chance to follow live and free of charge all EEM events worldwide. For more information, visit ABOUT THE LONGINES MASTERS Set in the three of the world's most emblematic metropolises Paris, Hong Kong and New York the Longines Masters series is recognized as one of the most prestigious events in the equestrian world. Created by EEM and inspired by the Tennis Grand Slam, the series quickly expanded their international reach (Hong Kong in 2013, Los Angeles in 2014). In 2015, the intercontinental trilogy turned into the Longines Masters Series. Alongside it, EEM created the Grand Slam of Indoor Show Jumping, approved by the FEI, the Grand Slam Indoor is the ultimate challenge for the world's elite in show jumping, with two levels of prizes:the Super Grand Slam: a bonus of 2.25 million Euros for winning 3 consecutive Longines Grand Prix in the same season. The Grand Slam: a bonus of 1 million Euros for three successive victories in the Longines Grand Prix from one season to the next. The TV broadcast of the Longines Masters Series reachers, to over 120 countries, almost 320 million households, a coverage increased this year by the launch of EEM.tv, the new digital channel of EEM. It allows everybody to freely livestream the all competition and events during the four days. Save the date : Paris 2017 : November 30 th December 3 rd Hong Kong 2018 : February 9 th February 11 th NewYork : April 26 th April 29 th For more information, see ABOUT LONGINES Based in SaintImier, Switzerland since 1832, the watchmaker Longines can lay claim to knowhow honed through tradition, elegance and highperformance. Its longlasting involvement in sports' timekeeping at world championships and as partner to international federations has helped Longines develop solid, lasting bonds with the world of sport. Renowned for the elegance of its timekeeping devices, Longines is a member of Swatch Group SA, the world's leading maker of timekeeping products. With a winged hourglass as its emblem, the brand is established in over 150 countries. Information : Longines International Public Relations 2610 SaintImier, Switzerland Contact Longines : Clémence Dhiver clemence.dhiver@swatchgroup.com Site : publicrelations@longines.com

#LonginesMasters #WeRideTheWorld. Lido de Paris, Paris November 14, 2017

#LonginesMasters #WeRideTheWorld Lido de Paris, Paris November 14, 2017 EEM Announces Season III of the Longines Masters Series with an exceptional show at the LIDO de Paris, setting the stage for the