1/ST and Split Rock Jumping Tour Brings Serious Horsepower to This Week’s Santa Anita CSI5-W*
Netherland’s Mathijs Van Asten Tops Field of 82 Aboard Orlando Van de Afspanning in $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance Two Phase Class
Fractions of Seconds Separate 2nd and 3rd Place Finishers, Canada’s Nicole Walker and USA’s Laura Kraut
ARCADIA, CA (November 20, 2025) – 1/ST, the innovative brand redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and equestrian sport, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences, in partnership with the prestigious Split Rock Jumping Tour, opened the Santa Anita 5* Wednesday with top talent and fast times. The day started with the $500 1.30m Speed, followed by the $1,500 ESI Footing 1.35m Speed and $10,000 1.40m Speed. The day culminated in a competitive field of 82 horse-and-rider combinations in the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance CSI5*-W 1.45M Two Phase.
Some of the highest-ranked riders in the world contested this Anderson Lima-designed quick and technical track, from reining European Champion Richard Vogel to World #1 Kent Farrington, leading U25 rider Nina Mulleavay, and multi-Olympic medalist McLain Ward. It was Mathijs Van Asten (NED) and Orlando Van De Afspanning who blazed to the top spot in a phase two time of 25.70.
“I am very happy with the horse, owned by Vani Khosla. We started last week here, and I thought today was a nice class to go a little bit for it. Sometimes it goes the way you want it — I could leave one stride out to the last (jump) and it made a little bit of a difference,” said Van Asten. “The atmosphere is very good. and I hope we can come back many times.”
Canada’s #5 ranked and Nations Cup Senior Team Rider of The Year, Nicole Walker, took home second-place honors, piloting Atout Des Trambles to a handily ridden phase two finish of 27.26. World #8, Laura Kraut (USA), was narrowly edged out by Walker, stopping the clock in a time of 27.59.
Nicole Walker & Atout Des Trambles PC: Winslow Photography
$35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance CSI5*-W 1.45M Two Phase Podium Finishers.
PC: Winslow Photography
Last night’s competitors have an eye on the top prize in Saturday night’s $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles. With jumps set at a solid 1.60m, the class will be a competition of athleticism, technical prowess and mental and physical stamina. Karl Cook will be looking to defend his 2024 Santa Anita CSI5*-W World Cup™ Qualifier title aboard Caracole De La Roque.
In the meantime, Cook started the morning by taking a lap against the beautiful San Gabriel mountains breezing a Thoroughbred racehorse, Reckless Dreams. No stranger to speed, Cook swapped his hunt coat for silks for a test ride aboard the three-year old filly owned by trainer Ryan Hanson and his wife, Michelle.
Karl Cook Takes a Lap. PC: Kim Gaudry
Individual VIP and General Admission tickets are still available for purchase on Thursday, Friday and Sunday for those looking to experience 1/ST’s signature sport and hospitality and check out the iconic Santa Anita Park, the host venue for all equestrian events for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• GENERAL ADMISSION: Covered outdoor seating along the west side of the Grand Prix Ring with access to Market Row, concessions, interactive partner activations, and more.
• EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCE: Situated at the heart of the infield, the VIP Pavilion offers covered and elevated seating along the Grand Prix Ring, curated gourmet cuisine, premium cocktails, live entertainment on select days, and bespoke brand activations with complete grounds access. Packages are available for full-week or single-day access for groups of four, six, and ten.
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