Another Great Night of Show Jumping in the $100,000 CSI5-W 1.50m Welcome at the Santa Anita CSI5-W
First to Go and Leading the Victory Gallop, World #15, Gregory Wathelet (BEL) Takes Home the Win Aboard Argentina De La Marchette
Nina Mallevaey (FRA) and Michael Duffy (IRL) Round Out the Podium
ARCADIA, CA (November 21, 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, delivers another stellar night of show jumping with the $100,000 CSI5*-W 1.50m Welcome.
Despite the uncharacteristic SoCal weather, the footing rode perfectly, and 58 riders contested another difficult test from course designer Anderson Lima. Poles dropped all around the course, but ultimately, 10 horse rider combinations jumped a penalty-free first round.
2020 Tokyo Olympics team bronze medalist, Gregory Wathelet (BEL) and his grey mare, Argentina De La Marchette, entered the ring first tonight and set the tone for how to ride a flawless, fault-free first round. Nine other riders advanced to the jump-off round, including McLain Ward (USA), Karl Cook (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), Nina Mallevaey (FRA), and Michael Duffy (IRL).
Wathelet had the same plan returning for the jump-off, navigating a smooth, clear shortened course in a time of 36.59 and taking home the win. Nina Mallevaey and Dynastie De Beaufour took home second place honors in a time of 37.08, and Ireland’s Michael Duffy aboard Be Sky Hawk tripped the timers in 37.13 for a third-place finish.
“It was a very good win. She has had many good results over the last month. It was a little delicate being first to go and when I walked the course and it looked tough to me. Once I was clear, I knew we had a pretty good chance, she’s pretty fast,” said Wathelet. “It (Santa Anita CSI5*-W) is a really great show, and well organized. And we all know it’s going to be the Olympics in a few years. I hope I can be part of it.”
40 riders from Thursday’s 1.50m Welcome class advance to Saturday night’s feature class, the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Los Angeles. Karl Cook will be looking to defend his 2024 title with Caracole De La Roque.
Thursday’s competition also included the $5,000 ESI Footing 1.35m Power/Speed. 44 riders contested the course with Gavin Harley (IRL) and Holidays De Riverland taking home the top prize in 31.87.
In addition, individual VIP and General Admission tickets are still available for purchase on 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.
To purchase tickets:
SANTA ANITA CSI5*-W (November 19 – 23) – GET TICKETS
Equestrian & Entertainment at its Finest!
Lifestyle experiences, live music, and an immersive celebration of equestrian sport will blend athletic excellence with Los Angeles’ distinctive cultural and luxury scene. VIP guests will be treated to exclusive activations from The h.wood Group’s LA hotspot concept, Delilah, and to a gourmet brunch on Sunday, November 23 featuring Saint Enzo and the $50,000 1.45m Saint Enzo National Grand Prix. During the Santa Anita CSI5*-W week, the official after-party spot, B’s Saloon, will feature The Compton Cowboys on Friday and Desert 5 Spot on Saturday.