CSI3* Sunshine Tour, Vejer de la Frontera (ESP): William Whitaker and Fandango claim victory of Grand Prix

28 Feb 2014

William Whitaker got the victory in first international test of the week. He achieved a time of 65, 68 seconds riding Fandango.British Gemma Johnsey, also from England, got the second position with Kobie. She completed the course in 66, 96 seconds. Italian Luca Moneta and his horse Quova de Vains got the third position with a time of 67, 08 seconds.

A total of 19 riders overcame this course with obstacles of 1, 50 meters high. The 40 best riders in this course are already classified for Grand Prix that is going to be celebrated on Sunday.

Australian Evie Buller with Yallambi’s Chiquita was again the best in seven years old test. She completed the course in 59, 75 seconds. The first position has been shared with Irish Richard Howley who got a time of 60, 24 seconds.

British got both second positions with Connetticut and Casino Royal. Steve Guerdat with Cedric III and Vincent Voom with Casino shared the third position.

In six years old, British Lara Whiteway and her horse Diralda got the victory for second time this week. She achieved a time of 57, 89 seconds. First position was shared with Dutch Henk Van de Pol who riding Limo also added up a new victory.

Julia Krigstad with Diablo VII and Gemma Johnsey Plumley with TJ Tyler shared the second position.  Johnsey Plumley also shared the third position with Maaike Schoormans who rode Dutch Bleu.

Lately, in five years old, the honour positions were occupied for British: Mischa Irving achieved the best time with Elektra III and got the third position with Cento Blue. Steven Franks was the second one with Beyonce Z.

Source: Sunshine Tour / horseweb