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THE KING – Kingston Town 1980/81/82
Three Cox Plates in a row. What a brilliant horse.
Equestrian Life
Published 20 Dec 2011
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If the 1986 Cox Plate was memorable for the battle between Bonecrusher and Our Waverly Star, who could forget the amazing effort of the mighty Kingston Town, in winning three Cox Plates on end.
If you’re looking for a benchmark in Australian dressage, a win at the Hawkesbury Dressage Festival certainly says something. This eight-day extravaganza of dressage, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre (SIEC), is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar. The event runs from 14-22 June, with a day off from competition on the 18 June.
Meanwhile, fellow Australian Isabel English placed in the top ten of the CCI5*-L at Luhmühlen Horse Trials with Cil Dara Dallas – a class won by Great Britain's Ros Canter and Izilot DHI.
Laura Collett and London 52 lead the CCI5*-L, where Australian Isabel English is 14th with Cil Dara Dallas following a clear cross country round on Saturday.