As a large crowd gathered ringside on Saturday at Dressage and Jumping with the Stars at Werribee, twenty six of Australia’s best competitors took to the Yandoo Park Arena to contest the CSI1*-W World Cup, sponsored by City of Wyndham.
With the top twelve invited to the second round of competition, all eyes were on the four combinations who had recorded clear rounds over the testing Gavin Chester-built first round track. With two rides in the jump off (both coming into the second round carrying zero penalties), Madeline Sinderberry and her World Cup nominated horse Camie Z were the first of the clear rounds to contest the track. They rose to the challenge and jumped straight to the top of the leaderboard with 0-0/53.21. Knowing a quick clear round was possible, Madeline then followed suit on her second nomination of GC Chicane to slot into second position (0-0/57.52).
Last weekend’s Shepparton World Cup winners, Sarah McMillan and Tyrone, chased down Madeline’s time, but an unlucky rail at the last saw them finish in third place (0-0/52.58).
It was certainly an exciting finish for Madeline Sinderberry. Camie Z has only recently returned to competition after some time out of the sport. Madeline shared, “Both my horses are extraordinary. Camie Z always gives 200%, she is such a fighter. GC Chicane is a younger horse I’ve only had for six months or so and is a big one for the future.”
Kermond claims the King Ranch Equestrian Mini Prix
Jamie Kermond and Tulara Lady Zirocca claimed the King Ranch Equestrian Mini Prix in convincing style. Over a challenging track, Kermond and Tulara Lady Zirocca finished atop the leaderboard with 0-0/48.03, ahead of Gemma Creighton and Dada Des Brimbelles Z (0-0/48.78). Third place went to Chris Chugg and the young mare Christallina, with a score of 0-0/49.51.
Indie Kermond and Elm Tree Ballerina claim Friends of POP Current Stars Pony 80cm Final
Indie Kermond and Elm Tree Ballerina finished atop the leaderboard in the Friends of POP Current Stars Pony 80cm to claim the class (0-0/41.33) ahead of Maddison McGlynn and Galaxy Sapphire (0-0/42.15). Third place went to Indy Hill and Spring Rain (0-0/42.38).
Stephanie Bacon and Glenormiston Silver Seamus victorious in Friends of POP Current Stars Pony 100cm Final
Stephanie Bacon and Glenormiston Silver Seamus won the Friends of POP Current Stars Pony 100cm Final Saturday afternoon, recording a double clear round and time of 41.42 to see them finish atop the leaderboard. Second place went to Penelope Mawhinney and Blackwood Bo Peep (0-0/45.18) ahead of Tayla Anderson and Casino Nights (0-0/46.95).
