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

Monday 30 November 2015

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

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