Emma Collins and Oaks Abracadabra claim their first World Cup victory
The FEI World Cup Qualifier at Boneo Park this afternoon delivered high-class jumping, a strong field of 24 combinations, and a thrilling finish that went right down to the wire.
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In an impressive display of precision and composure, Emma Collins and Oaks Abracadabra produced two flawless rounds to claim victory in their first World Cup together! Clear in the opening round, the pair returned for the jump-off and again left every rail in place, stopping the clock in a slick 45.66 seconds to secure the win.
Just behind, Jamie Winning-Kermond and Tulara Wat Colblensky also delivered two superb clear rounds, their final time of 45.90 narrowly missing the top spot. Amber Fuller and Cadenza NZPH performed very well to finish third, also double clear with a strong time of 46.52.
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The top four were separated by less than a second, with Billy Raymont and Caprino producing another double clear to take fourth on 46.94. The close results reflected the quality of competition on the day, with the leading riders and horses performing at their peak.
Victoria Stuckey and Jaybee Ballon Dor completed a stylish clear in Round 1 but added four faults in the second round to finish out the top five. Josh Collins and Cornel, Jamie Winning-Kermond with Tulara Lady Zirocca, and Anneliese Wansey with Texas each finished on eight penalties after solid second-round efforts. Also finishing on a total of 8 penalties were Oliver Croucher and Rhys Stones.
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The Boneo Park event once again showcased the strength and depth of Australian jumping, with experienced combinations and emerging riders alike producing strong performances. With valuable points still up for grabs, the leaderboard in the 2025 Australian FEI World Cup Qualifier Series remains closely contested as the season heads toward its final two legs.
Top 12 – FEI World Cup Boneo Park
| Place | Rider | Horse | Penalties (R1+R2) | Jump-off Time (sec) |
| 1 | Emma Collins | Oaks Abracadabra | 0 + 0 | 45.66 |
| 2 | Jamie Winning-Kermond | Tulara Wat Colblensky | 0 + 0 | 45.90 |
| 3 | Amber Fuller | Cadenza NZPH | 0 + 0 | 46.52 |
| 4 | Billy Raymont | Caprino | 0 + 0 | 46.94 |
| 5 | Victoria Stuckey | Jaybee Ballon Dor | 0 + 4 | 49.37 |
| 6 | Josh Collins | Cornel | 4 + 4 | 44.83 |
| 7 | Jamie Winning-Kermond | Tulara Lady Zirocca | 4 + 4 | 48.51 |
| 8 | Anneliese Wansey | Texas | 4 + 4 | 48.80 |
| 9 | Oliver Croucher | Takapoto Koru | 4 + 4 | 49.56 |
| 10 | Rhys Stones | Ballentyne | 4 + 4 | 51.49 |
| 11 | Luke Brown | Tulara Daquine | 5 + 4 | 51.17 |
| 12 | Phillip Lever | Billionaire NZPH | 4 + 8 | 48.83 |
Full Results at:https://online.equipe.com/startlists/1162055
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