Press release from Dodson & Horrell Bolesworth International Horse Show

A top-class field of 72 contested the final class of the day in the Dodson & Horrell CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix qualifier, with 13 leading riders going forward to the jump-off in the world ranking class.

Setting the pace with the first clear was Millie Allen with the Davenport’s Heartbreaker stallion, Daniel (Heartbreaker x San Patrignano Mister). The round was quickly followed by a masterclass in speed by the formidable Angelie Von Essen and Cochella (Cartani 4 x Lord), the world class combination relied upon by the Swedish Nations Cup team, pushed with an absolute flyer to the last to take the lead in 37.22.

Dramatic changes to the leader board thereafter saw Georgia Tame with Z7 Ascot (Non Stop x Voltaire), owned by Team Z 7 and Breen Equestrian, finishing the course less than 0.44 of a second behind Angelie Von Essen, holding 2nd place until Daniel Coyle (IRL) and Legacy (Chippendale Z x Bon Ami) started their round.

Making light work of the influential roll back turn to the double, Daniel and Legacy finished within a breath of Angelie Von Essen in 37.25 seconds. A world ranking result that left the top three with less than half a second between them and all to play for in Sunday’s thrilling Grand Prix finale.