William Whitaker wins the CSI 2*Keysoe 1.45m Grand Prix

Monday 30 November 2015

William Whitaker wins the CSI 2*Keysoe 1.45m Grand Prix

Yesterday saw Huddersfield’s William Whitaker partnering his uncle Michael’s 10 year-old chestnut geldling Balibu take the top spot in the 1.45m Grand Prix held as part of the CSI 2* International Show hosted at the College Equestrian, Keysoe.

There  were only six double clears produced with William and Balibu delivering theirs in a time of 33.79 seconds giving them over a second in hand over their nearest rivals.

Surrey’s William Funnell with Julie Slade’s 12 year-old chestnut gelding Billy Angelo finished in second place  after leaving all the fences standing in a time of 34.86 seconds.

Buckinghamshire based Irish showjumper Trevor Breen finished in third place riding his own 11 year-old chestnut stallion Oldtown KC. This combination crossed the finish line in a time of 35.27 seconds.

Results

1st . William Whitaker & Balibu (GBr) 0/0 33,79 seconds

2nd  William Funnell Billy Angelo (GBr)  0/0 34,86 seconds

3rd  Trevor Breen & Oldtown KC (Ire) 0/ 0 35,27 seconds

4th  Daniel Neilson & Newton Nickel (GBr) 0/0 36,19 seconds

5th  David Simpson & Unex Cognac IV (Ire) 0/0 36,61 seconds

6th  Robert Smith & Cimano E (GBr) 0/0 37,02 seconds

Photo Credit: Hoof Prints


Recent Media News
SEIB Insurance Brokers announce New Insurance Partnership with British Showjumping Including an Exclusive 20% Member Discount and Increased Sponsorship SEIB Insurance Brokers announce New Insurance Partnership with British Showjumping Including an Exclusive 20% Member Discount and Increased Sponsorship
18/05/2026
Sam Hutton jumps to victory in New York with a new ride Sam Hutton jumps to victory in New York with a new ride
18/05/2026
British Showjumping National Championships Unveil Exciting New Third Surfaced Arena at Stoneleigh Park for 2026 British Showjumping National Championships Unveil Exciting New Third Surfaced Arena at Stoneleigh Park for 2026
15/05/2026
Update on Equine Influenza Outbreaks Detected in the UK Update on Equine Influenza Outbreaks Detected in the UK
14/05/2026
Call for increased vigilance as number of reported equine influenza outbreaks in UK continues to rise Call for increased vigilance as number of reported equine influenza outbreaks in UK continues to rise
13/05/2026
view news archive »