World #8, Laura Kraut (USA) Takes the Win Aboard Una Mariposa with a Jump-off time of 37.417. Avery Griffin and Oh My Star Van Strytem (USA) were Close Behind, Finishing in Second in a Time of 37.733. Peter Petschenig (AUT) and Hocus Pocus 111 Z Captured Third, Stopping the Clock at 39.343
Competitors from 18 Nations and Multiple Olympians Competed Under the Lights Saturday Night at Santa Anita Park in the Ultimate Test of Speed and Athleticism for Horse & Rider
Earlier in the day, Jessica Springsteen (USA) won the $40,000 CSI5*-W 1.50M Two Round Competition
Erynn Ballard (CAN) piloted her Game Ball BG to the top of the podium in the $35,000 CSI5*-W 1.45m Speed Challenge with a blazing time of 58.930
James Chawke (IRL) and Daido Van’t Ruytershof Z crossed the timers in 59.46 for a second-place finish, and Europe’s reigning champion, Richard Vogel (GER) and Con Quality, came home in third with a time of 60.26
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
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
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, wrapped up a successful first week of show jumping competition with two top events and masterful riding: the $125,000 CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix followed by the $10,000 Chubb Insurance 1.35m Jumper Challenge.