A double win for the Paisley Park team
The Racehorse Owners Association annual awards are voted for by members - and the awards ceremony was held on Thursday (December 12).
Sir Mark Todd honoured in Auckland
From New Zealand news of a very special evening at the Equitana event in Auckland to honour the long and illustrious career of Sir Mark Todd who retired in July.
Burghley success for Pippa Funnell
Sixteen years since she won her last Burghley, Pippa Funnell is back in big time with a win on MGH Grafton Street on the horse’s debut appearance at five star.
The narrowest of margins split the top three with Badminton winner Piggy French second on her feisty mare Vanir Kamira, on 30.9; Pippa having won on 30.8. Less than one point behind in third was Oliver Townened on Ballahgmor Class on 31.3. It was a nail biting finale all three horses had one fence down.
“I wasn’t really nervous as he is an amazing horse; to come to Burghley for your five star and win it...he is very special,” said Pippa.
Marlborough based New Zealander Tim Price, who won the competition last year, was fifth on Bango, having climbed the leader board from 11th place after dressage.
“It was a lovely round and I’m really pleased for the horse as it’s finally feeling lived everything is starting to come together for him - he’s not always been the easiest,” said Tim.
But it was disappointing weekend for the couple with the rest of their string as Jonelle had to withdraw after the dressage with Faerie Dianimo, where she was in a competitive position in seventh place. Tim’s mount Ringwood Sky Boy was uncharacteristically eliminated during the cross country and he retired Xavier Fare on the course.
Local success in 2018-2019 jump season
Once again the 2018-2019 jump racing season was a tussle between the big two - Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls and former Champion Trainer Nicky Henderson with Dan Skelton snapping at their heels.
Chafer grubs: Salisbury Racecourse forced to abandon racing
Salisbury Racecourse's 'Twilight' meeting today (Tuesday, September 11) has been abandoned. The decision was made on safety ground.
Beckett's ‘best debutant in 20 years’ for Newbury prize ?
Ralph Beckett trained Kinross is set to further enhance his Classic potential with his second start at Newbury on Saturday in the Cancom Stakes, the Group 3 race - registered as the Horris Hill Stakes.
Welcome to the world Jack - and a Newbury Racecourse life membership
A winning start to a trip to Newbury races for pregnant personal trainer Kim Sevier was cut short by a dash to hospital after she started going into labour during the evening fixture.
Local New Zealand eventers honoured
Three of New Zealand’s top riders who are based near Marlborough were among those honoured at the inauguration of Equestrian Sports New Zealand's Hall of Fame
Marlborough's Jonelle Price takes Luhmühlen title
Following her recent success at Badminton Marlborough's Jonelle Price followed up with another CC14 win this time in Germany at Luhmühlen Horse Trials.
Eventing NZ tweeted their congratulations to Jonelle, a key member of their team who has only just returned to competitive action following the birth of son Otis last year:
CONGRATULATIONS JONELLE PRICE!!!!!! Just like buses.....two four * wins in succession!!! First Badminton Horse Trials and now Luhmuehlen. Phenomenal!
(https://twitter.com/NZEventing/status/1008290242208714759?s=09)
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