Billy Raymont and Caprino secured the win in the World Cup Qualifier at Larapinta Equestrian. Image: Michelle Terlato 

Queenslanders prove unbeatable: Billy Raymont and Caprino Shine in World Cup Qualifier

By Equestrian Life

Queensland’s Billy Raymont was on top form today, securing the leading win in the National Storage World Cup Qualifier on star gelding Caprino (Yalambis Carpino Z x Oaks Dreamtime by Clearway). In front of a packed home crowd at Larapinta Equestrian, the combination were the only ones to go clear in both rounds of World Cup Qualifier today; with course designer Graeme Watts’ giving the riders plenty to work for to get into the placings.

Billy shared of his ride "I'm super happy with the horse today, we had a little bit of a different idea and ride (for today), and he loved it.”

It was experienced rider Gemma Creighton and imported gelding Dada des Brimbelles Z (Darco x President) who placed second in the class, with just a slight rub in the first round landing them with 4 faults. Mattea Davidson followed up her results at Shepparton World Cup aboard Jaybee Vigilante (Vivant van de Heffinck x Jet Set D), rounding out the top 3.

Mini Prix

The Star Gold Coast and Peachester Lodge Mini Prix had spectators on the edge of their seats today, with Samantha Dernee and her mare Laurel Glen Quintessence (Quintender) posting a quick time of 80.41 to take the lead. The fastest in the first round, Annalise Wansey and Grandiamo (Andiamo Z) placed second on a time of 81.15. Brook Dobbin and Devos GP (Dieu Merci Van T & L) rounded out the top 3, with a time of 86.12.

Samantha Dernee and her mare Laurel Glen Quintessence (Quintender) were too quick to be beaten in the Mini Prix today. 

Future Stars

An exciting class for the future of Australian showjumping, the The Saddlefitter Future Stars Final was won by the leading combination from the first two rounds – Billy Raymont and Balian D/N Hop Z. Hayley Morris and On The Point Laurent Perrier placed second, with British rider Sarah Duggan and Bellhaven Toulon Blue in third.

The Saddlefitter Future Stars Final was won by the leading combination from the first two rounds – Billy Raymont and Balian D/N Hop Z

6 Bar

The day ended on a high with William Wood and Powerhouse Park Ego Roc taking home the win in the $20,000 Larapinta 6 Bar competition. A spectator favourite, the class had spectators riding each line with the riders, a great way to finish a massive day of jumping.

William Wood and Powerhouse Park Ego Roc took home the win in the $20,000 Larapinta 6 Bar competition. Image: Michelle Terlato

A Day Of Finals

The final day of Larapinta approaches tomorrow, with a thrilling day of finals ahead. Startin at 8am, the classes are as follow:

·        Kolora Lodge Junior Final 1.25m Art 238.2.2

·        Stonewall Amateur Final 1.20m Art 238.2.2

·        Stal Tops Young Rider Series 1.30m Art 273.3.3.1

You can view the live streaming live and free tomorrow on our Live TV Page: HERE

Published 27 April 2024.

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