HOYS Win Is Just What the Doctor Ordered for Clark Glasgow
Sunday 11 October 2015
Oxfordshire rider Clark Glasgow prescribed himself the perfect tonic after claiming an impressive victory on the final day at Horse of the Year Show in Birmingham.
It was Glasgow's first - and last - visit to HOYS before he continues his medical studies at Cambridge.
Glasgow could not have ended on a higher note as he won The Thistledown Stakes in impressive fashion.
Riding his own 13 year-old bay gelding Corlando of Cavallini, he triumphed in the two-phase speed class after clocking a jump-off time of 39.94 seconds.
It was enough to edge experienced Irish campaigner Trevor Breen, riding his own 11 year-old chestnut stallion Oldtown KC, into second place, with John Whitaker third aboard Team Harmony's 20 year-old grey gelding Echo of Light.
"I am over the moon. Just being able to compete here is a dream come true, so anything top of that is a bonus," Glasgow said.
"I disappeared into the warm-up arena after I jumped. I knew someone could beat me, but it worked out for me today.
"I have had the horse going on for six years, and he really has taught me the ropes, but to win here is very special.
"I started medical studies a week and a half ago, so I have taken the decision that I won't be able to continue riding at this level. I am going out on top!"
The win marks the latest of a successful season for Glasgow who was crowned British Showjumping National Champion at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh in August.
Audio link to Clark Glasgow winner of the Thistledown Stakes
