Aquis Champions Tour Results after Day 9
Source: Elysian Fields
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DAY 9 – SUNDAY 6th MAY
And that is a wrap for the 2018 Aquis Champions Tour!
The Champagne flowed from the first class of the day in the Greg Grant Saddlery arena with the IRT Bronze tour final. First place was awarded to Tom McDermott riding Alpha Activity with a clear jump off and a lead of 1.07 seconds. Second was Chris Chugg riding KG Queenie who achieved another clear around and was only just behind Tom in time. Billy Raymont riding KS Digger came in with a third podium finish achieving another clear round.
The Pryde’s Gold Tour then kicked off which boasted an impressive $125,000 prize pool. This was won by Merrick Ubank riding Alantinus on a clear final round with a time of 61.23 seconds with Clint Beresford riding Emmaville Jitterbug following a very short .35 seconds behind to claim second Place. Amber Fuller bringing in third place with CP Aretino with an impressive clear round. Speaking to International course builder Klause-Wilhelm Holle who has been building our ring 1 courses for the second week of the show, said that the course was built very similar to his 4* track built in Europe last week. The jumps used in this course varied in height from an impressive 1.50m – 1.60m high and 1.70m wide which certainly tested our horses and riders.
The final event of the day, is always a crowd favourite and this year it did not disappoint. The winner of the Gollan Racing Speed Derby with an impressive clear 84.68 Seconds was Clint Beresford riding SL Donato, second went to Katie Lawrie riding Cera Caruso and third was the entertaining Ron Easey riding Simplistic with a time of 87.49.
Over in our Fiber Fresh Arena, our first class was the Hawkesbury River Saddle Company Junior which had only 2 double clear rounds with the winner Jess Rice Ward on Dusky Farm Cavalier finishing with a jump off a few seconds ahead of our second-place getter Maleah Lang-McMahon riding K.S Annassi. Third place, finishing with 4 jumping penalties was Madeline Sindeberry and JT Valentina. Our final class in this ring was the Amateur final which was won by Morgan Daniel riding Aladino with double clear rounds, second going to Melanie Heygate and Pacific Odyssey and third to Isabella Evans Riding Joker XIX.
With the show over for another year we would like to thank our fantastic sponsors, because without these generous people and organisations our show would not be able to happen. To our judges, officials, ring crew and office staff who have worked tirelessly to make sure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. And finally to our competitors because without our fantastic competitors who come from across the state and the world we would not have the show.
We look forward to having you all with us again in 2019!
DAY 8 – SATURDAY 5th MAY
Our first class this morning in our Greg Grant Arena was the Sanna Equestrian Young Rider Final. With our international course builder making their final course one to challenge our top 30 riders. Our eventual winner was the only double clear round of the course and was awarded to Jessie O’Connell riding Cassis Z Ten Halven. Second place was awarded to Jasmine Dennison on Carita Gratia who went clear in the first round but had an unlucky rail in the jump off.
We then moved onto the Coolmore Silver Tour Final, which certainly made for an exciting class with the difference between first and second coming down to .06 seconds! Stephen Dingwall and Cavalier Du Rouet claimed the Top Prize and $5,000 prize money. Tom McDermott and his successful Elegance De La Charmille came in just behind Stephen but did not leave empty handed either as he took up the chance to triple his prize money and walked away with a super $12,000! Third Place went to Katie Laurie riding On The Point Eve who while jumping clear picked up an unlucky time penalty.
We then moved onto something that is not usually seen in our show ring with the introduction of 10 cross country jumps for our Express Eventing, which was a real crowd pleaser and added a different element to what we usually see in the showjumping ring.
We then had a preview for the new reality TV Series for channel 7 called Jump Off. This show is about thoroughbreds who have retired from racing and commencing their show jumping career. We had Peter McMahon, Russel Johnstone, Dave Cameron, Vicki Roycroft & Jamie Kermond competing in their horses to battle it out for todays $5,000 prizemoney. Which was taken out by Peter McMahon and Gotta Take Care, David Cameron with Riotman 3rd to Jaime Kermond Easy Feeling.
Over in our Fiber Fresh Arena we kicked off the morning with our Rising Stars Championship which saw 71 horse and rider combinations vying for the first place. This was eventually awarded to James Arkins riding Lemonade Bewitched with Tom McDermott and LG Whata Balou coming in second place.
We then moved on to the Hawkesbury River Saddlery Company Junior Tour 2nd Qualifier & Jumping QLD Teams Challenge which was also a larger class with 57 riders taking part. Also in this competition we had 5 Junior Teams competing for the extra $2000 Prize Pool. This was won by Team Australia – Jessie Rice Ward, Sally Simmonds, Lucie Aldridge, Second was awarded to Queensland – Maleah Lang-McMahon, Chris Holland, Bree Wiblen and third place being taken out by Team NSW – Clemency Hughes, Tori Cureton, Sam Watson. In the individual competition Sally Simmonds came in at the head of the field riding her Oaks Chifley, Libby James riding Codicea placed second and third was awarded to Sarah West and Kitara Bellefon.
The final class of the day in this ring was the Progressive Rider Tour Final. This was awarded to Alyssa Ho riding Along Came Polly, second place to Caitlin Clarke and Wyuna Park Stella TCH and third to Clara Palm riding Dutchman Rhetto.
Ring 3 was again host to the popular 80, 90 & 1m classes which today also included some Junior classes. Our 90cm 14yrs & under class was won by Kayla Johnson riding Cowboy, second place to Emily Lang-McMahon riding KS Rosie and third to Elkee Lang-McMahon riding KS Pepper. The very popular 1m Class was awarded Jess Stones riding Flowervale Maserati, second to Georgia Apps and Tiki Taane with third to Holly Stutt and Yandoo Chat.
Ring 4 was kept incredibly busy with the final day of Thoroughbreds which were again sponsored by Godolphin and their lifetime care program which promotes a life after racing for retired thoroughbreds. The first class – 80cm was awarded to Blake Jones and Sounds of Crystal, second to Lisa Jones of Electronic Fortune. The 90cms class was awarded to Jaimie Page riding Whiskey N Diamonds with Delago Bolt and Shania Lyons sitting in second.
The 1.05 & 1.15m class was a double claimed by Jaime Raymont riding Gold King. 2nd in the 1.15 was 42 Below with Stephanie Kasper.
The final class of the day was the 1.10m Ameature 2nd Qualifier which ran right to the end of daylight and was won by Amy Bradfield riding Silver Shades and second being awarded to Elisha Hodgson and Kyldar Judgement.
DAY 7 – FRIDAY 4th MAY
In the lead up to the final days of the competition, day 7 certainly didn’t disappoint for our competitors or spectators with all four rings running and something for all competitors.
In our Greg Grants Saddlery Arena we started off with the Hawkesbury River Saddle Company Junior Tour 1st Qualifier which saw over 50 young riders take to the ring. By the end of two rounds, there were only 6 double clear rounds and Sally Simmonds Riding Oaks Chifley came out on top with first Place. Second place in this class was awarded to Izabelle Dobson riding Tulara Corango.
We then moved on to the very exciting Pryde’s Easifeed Gold Tour 2nd qualifier in conjunction with the Teams League Challenge. This is the first time that we have run the Corporate teams league challenge which saw riders compete in 9 different teams to be in the running for a slice of the $20,000 prize money on offer. For our first year this was greatly supported by Pryde’s, Trailrace, IRT, Aquis, Coolmore, Kolora Lodge, NZPH, Mazda & Magic Millions all coming on board to make for an exciting extra competition.
After a very close round Team NZPH comprising of Kate Hinschen, Melody Matherson & Lily Tootill came in first place with some fantastic clear rounds, second place was awarded to Team Aquis – Andrew Lamb, Russel Johnstone and Amber Fuller with third place going to Team Trailrace with Tom McDermott, Brooke Langbecker and Billy Raymont. In the individual event for the Gold Qualifier Katie Laurie riding her Casebook Lomond had a cracker 2 rounds and came home a good 2.39 seconds ahead of Second Place getter Billy Raymont and Anton.
The last class of the day in the Greg Grant Saddlery Arena was the Coolmore Silver Tour 2nd Qualifier which saw 67 compete for their final chance to gain access to the Silver Tour Final. This was a tough track for a few of our riders with only 18 making it clear through the first round, and 8 making it 2 clear rounds. This class was won by Chris Chugg riding PSS Levilensky narrowly chasing down Rhys Stones on Tulara Colmar who came in second.
Over In the Fiber Fresh arena we had the IRT Bronze tour 2nd qualifier which was won by Merrick Ubank riding his own Mt Robinson Statement, with fellow Queenslander Stuart Jenkins coming in second with Our Kohinur.
The next class in this ring was the first qualifier for the 1.10m Amateur class was won by Isabella Evans Riding Joker XIX, Natalie Tucker riding Finch Farm Canoodle came in second place and Morgan Daniel riding Aladino finished in third.
The final class of the day in this ring was the Progressive rider 2nd qualifier class which was awarded to Kimberley Murphy riding her Cheval de Charme and second place was awarded to Philip Knight and Twister.
Ring 3 proved to be as popular as ever with over 150 riders across the 80cm – 1m Classes. We also saw our under 10 riders shine and have some great rounds in the 10 & under 80cm class which was awarded to Emily Lang-McMahon riding KS Rosie, and second place to Charlee Dobbin riding Lady of Diamonds. We then moved onto the 80cm open class which was won by Kayla Johnston riding Cowboy and Zali Young with Dove Haven Kiss of Glory coming in 2nd.
Over in Ring 4 we saw the first of our classes exclusively for Thoroughbreds. This drew in nearly 100 competitors who are starting their Thoroughbreds into the sport of Show jumping. These classes are all sponsored by the Godolphin Lifetime Care program which encourages retraining of retired racehorses. In the first 80cm class Harrison Waldron riding Ethereal Eclipse took out first prize with Keeleigh Flemming riding Jimmy coming in second. In the 90cm class Rosie Walters riding Ash placed 1st with Bobby and Keeleigh Flemming coming in 2nd. The 1.05m Class was awarded to Emily Bradfield riding the lovely LG Garnet with Holly Penfold’s Gold King coming in second.
With tomorrow being the second last day of competition, things will really be heating up in the rings. In the Greg Grant Saddlery arena we will have the final of the Sanna Equestrian Young Rider & The Coolmore Silver Tour Final. Also back for anther year will be the Express Eventing event which was very popular last year and is bound to be one to watch. We again have more Thoroughbred Classes where we watch our top riders and their OTT horses compete for the new TV Show Jump Off which will be appearing on channel 7 later this year. There will also be the fantastic shopping with great sales and specials it will be a day not to miss!
DAY 6 – THURSDAY 3rd MAY
With day 6 of the competition over we are heading towards the serious money end of the show.
Today we started off in the Greg Grants Saddlery Arena with the 1st Qualifier for the Pryde’s Gold Cup Tour which came down to .12 of a second and was eventually taken out by Chris Chugg riding Dito. Our Second place getter in this class was Amber Fuller on CP Aretino.
We then moved onto our first qualifier for the IRT Bronze Tour which allowed our riders to back themselves and potentially triple their prizemoney for the final which will be happening on Sunday. This class proved to be very popular with over 70 horses in the class, and at the head of the field was Maddison Stephen on Yalambi’s Grazi who came ahead of second place rider David Goodwin riding Benson’s Femme Fatale by .3 of a second.
The final event for this arena was the Sanna Equestrian 2nd Qualifier in the Young Rider tour which was won by Amelia Douglas riding Sirius Du Granit, with second place being awarded to Erin Buswell riding Quero Quero. Also in this class we had the Teams Event for the young riders. The team that came in at first place was the Australian Team Comprising of Jamie Priestley, Jasmine Dennison & Brooke Langbecker. Second place was awarded to the New South Wales team – Amelia Douglass, Jessie O’Connell & Jessica Tripp and Third place to team Queensland – Courtney Tincknell, Cameron Moffatt & Tori Henderson.
Over in the Fiber Fresh Arena we had the Progressive Rider Tour 1st Qualifier which was won by Eva Rasmussen riding Devil Wears Prada, just ahead of Alyssa Ho & Along Came Polly. This was followed up by the 1.15 – 1.20m Rising Stars class which was awarded to Tim Bowman riding Calaza Park Ellira with Second place to Maddison Stephen riding Oaks Conjurer.
DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY 2nd MAY
Day 5 of competition certainly met and exceeded expectations with the start of our tours today.
Our Greg Grant Saddlery arena saw the first Qualifier of the Sanna Equestrian Young Rider Tour commence which was awarded to Blake Jones riding Limo, second place to Brooke Langbecker riding Flowervale Diamonds and third place to Jaime Priestley riding Amaretto MVNZ.
This was followed up with the NZPH 6yo Horses final which was awarded to New Zealand Horse – Champagne NZPH ridden by Katie Lawrie. Second place went to David Goodwin riding Noble Park November Rain.
The final event for the day was the first qualifier for the Coolmore Silver Tour. This proved to be a big crowd pleaser especially once the second round commenced. It was a very close battle for 1st place with only .5 of a second between them but New Zealand Rider Tom Tarver riding Popeye managed to take the lead from Tom McDermott and Elegance De La Charmille. Third Place was awarded to Peter McMahon on KS Sovereign’s Cadel.
Over in the Fiber Fresh arena, our young horse finals were on, showcasing the future horses of showjumping. The 4yo class saw 5 clear rounds with the style section of the class being won by Quintation and Tom McDermott. The 5yo Class was taken out by the very successful combination of Maddison Stephen and Yalambi’s Ikon.
Tomorrow proves to be another excellent day of viewing with our first Gold, Bronze and Progressive qualifiers, the Rising Stars and the 2nd qualifier for the Young Rider class, in addition to some fantastic shopping options. So there will be plenty going on tomorrow and look forward to seeing you all down at the grounds again.
GREG GRANT SADDLERY ARENA
Class 2.04 SANNA EQUESTRIAN Young Rider Tour 1st Qualifier 1.30m
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Blake Jones | Limo |
| 2nd | Brooke Langbecker | Flowerdale Diamond |
| 3rd | Jamie Priestley | Amaretto MVNZ |
| 4th | Jamie Priestley | Kolara Stud Optimus |
| 5th | Samantha Dernee | TP All Class |
| 6th | Erin Buswell | Quero Quero |
Class 2.05 NZPH 6 Y/O Horses Final 1.25m
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Katie Laurie | Champagne NZPH |
| 2nd | David Goodwin | Noblewood Park November Rain |
| 3rd | Jamie Priestley | Oaks Diamantina |
| 4th | Jess Stones | Chatina JRE |
| 5th | Todd Hinde | Burunda Harvey |
| 6th | Zoe Boulton | Luscious Lucy |
Class 2.06 COOLMORE Silver Tour 1st Qualifier 1.40m
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Tom Tarver-Priebe | Popeye |
| 2nd | Tom McDermott | Elegance de Charmille |
| 3rd | Peter McMahon | KS Sovereign’s Cadel |
| 4th | Jess Brown | Equus Echo |
| 5th | Paula Hamood | Lady Jane GHP |
| 6th | Ally Lamb | Eagle Rock |
FIBER FRESH ARENA
Class 2.07 NZPH 4 Y/O Horses 95cm
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Anthony Murray | Kenlock Invincible |
| 2nd | Tom McDermott | Quintation |
| 3rd | Billy Raymont | Tulara Comet |
| 4th | Alison Ostenfeld | Oh Argentum |
| 5th | Brooke Langbecker | Beau Balou |
Class 2.08 NZPH 5 Y/O Horses Final 1.15m
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Maddison Stephen | Yalambi’s Ikon |
| 2nd | Kirstie Ansell | Vakkara Champagne |
| 3rd | Maddison Stephen | Oaks Conjurer |
| 4th | Anthony March | Desert Sands |
| 5th | Jasmine Ritter | Blue Flame |
| 6th | David Cameron | Oaks Trickery |
DAY 4 – TUESDAY 1st MAY
Day 4 of our competition and the start to the second week of competition, saw the young horses come out and shine.
The first class of the day in the Fiber Fresh arena was the 4yo Class which saw 25 newcomers take to the ring, and by the end of the class saw 6 horses make double clear rounds. The next class was the 5yo 1.10m class, which was won by the wonderful Yalambis Ikon ridden by Maddison Stephen, with second place being awarded to Brooke Campbells flashy Copabela Camouflage.
The final class of the day was the 6yo 1.20m class which saw 40 horses trying to take out first prize. This was eventually awarded to Miranda MVNZ ridden by Angela Dobbin, with second place going to Luscious Lucy and Zoe Bolton.
Tomorrow sees the start of the tours with both the Sanna Equestrian Young Rider 1.30m 1st Qualifier Class and the Coolmore Silver Tour 1st Qualifier taking place in the Greg Grant Arena in addition to the 6yo Championship. The Fiber Fresh Arena will again host our other young horse final classes with the 4 & 5yo finals.
For all non competitor spectators who want to come down and watch the action live there will be plenty to watch tomorrow and in the coming days and plenty of shopping as well with over 30 trade and food stands on the grounds. Parking and Entry is also free so come on down and see these spectacular horses in the flesh!
FIBER FRESH ARENA
Class 2.01 NZPH 4 Y/O Horses 95cm
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Gabrielle Kuna | Dundee des Florets |
| 2nd | Alison Ostenfeld | Oh Argentum |
| 3rd | Billy Raymont | Tulara Comet |
| 4th | Tom McDemott | Quintation |
| 5th | Sally Simmonds | Hillbreeze Chacco de Lux |
| 6th | Shane Davidson | Quaide D |
Class 2.02 NZPH 5 Y/O Horses 1.10m
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Maddison Stephen | Yalambi’s ikon |
| 2nd | Brooke Campbell | Copabella Camouflage |
| 3rd | Mitchell Peulic | Hirocco VDL |
| 4th | Mattea Davidson | Chanelle D |
| 5th | Tom McDermott | LG Whata Balou |
| 6th | Isobel Guinness | Copabella Verona |
RING 3
Class 2.03 NZPH 6 Y/O Horses 1.20m
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Angela Dobbin | Miranda MVNZ |
| 2nd | Zoe Boulton | Luscious Lucy |
| 3rd | Gemme Creighton | Gizmo |
| 4th | Amelia Douglass | Upperclass Z |
| 5th | Vicki Roycroft | Vivarchi RM |
| 6th | Jamie Priestley | Oaks Diamantina |
DAY 3 – SUNDAY 29thAPRIL
With the end of the first weekend of competition the competitors have certainly set the bar very high for next weeks classes.
The Greg Grant Arena was where the money was at today with nearly $9,000 on offer for our competitors. First up was the Mini Prix with the 90 strong field being taken out by Tom McDermott riding Alpha Activity. Then came the highly anticipated 1.50m Aquis Grand Prix which boasted a prize pool of $4,700 and offers a great lead up to next weeks Gold Cup Tour. This class was taken out by the seasoned Russell Johnstone riding Deprice, Second place was awarded to Tom McDermott riding Elegance De La Charmille. The final event really showcased the promising future of the sport with the Sanna Equestrian 1.30m Young Rider Championship with over 30 young riders vying for the weekend one title. This award was won by Jessie O’Connell riding her lovely Cassis Z Ten Halven, with second place being awarded to Brooke Langbecker and Flowervale Diamond.
The Fiber Fresh Arena hosted the 1.25m Junior Championship which was awarded to Sophie Hatch riding Rosthwaite Belvedere. The 1.15-1.20m Amateur Championship was also very well represented with over 40 riders competing for the prize, which was awarded to Emily Pursehouse riding Equus Cuba.
Ring 3 was kept incredibly busy with over 200 riders in various ages, competing across the 80, 90 & 1m height classes. Ring 3 is also host to our young horses who are up and coming into the sport and also attract a lot of our off the track thoroughbreds who are learning the ropes of their new showjumping career.
Ring 4 was also kept busy with the strong 1.20m (less than 40 points Class) which was kept busy with over 60 riders.
The Second weekend commences on Tuesday 1st of May with our Young Horse classes, and continues on to Wednesday with the start of the Young Rider Tour, and the Silver Tour.
GREG GRANT SADDLERY ARENA
Class 1.21 Mini Prix
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Tom McDermott | Alpha Activity |
| 2nd | David Cameron | RR Dyranta |
| 3rd | Rhys Stones | Tulara Colmar |
| 4th | Katie Laurie | Esteban MVNZ |
| 5th | Angela Dobbin | Yarra Valley Jelly Bean |
| 6th | Jess Brown | Medusa |
Class 1.22 1.50m Aquis Grand Prix
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Russell Johnson | Daprice |
| 2nd | Tom McDermott | Elegance de Charmille |
| 3rd | Kate Hinshen | Finch Farm Cadel |
| 4th | Gabrielle Kuna | Cera Cassiago |
| 5th | Amber Fuller | CP Aretino |
| 6th | Tom McDermott | Diamont |
Class 1.23 SANNA EQUESTRIAN 1.30m Young Rider Championships
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Jessie O’Connell | Cassis Z Ten Halven |
| 2nd | Brook Langbecker | Flowervale Diamond |
| 3rd | Jamie Priestley | Kolora Stud Optimus |
| 4th | Isobel Guiness | Oaks Donatello |
| 5th | Tess McInerney | Warraleigh Park Cortez |
| 6th | Samantha Dernee | TP All Class |
FIBER FRESH ARENA
Class 1.24 HAWKESBURY RIVER SADDLE COMPANY 1.25m Junior Championship
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Sophie Hatch | Rosthwaite Belvedere |
| 2nd | Georgia Apps | Finch Farm Viduka |
| 3rd | Sam Watson | Monty Who |
| 4th | Lucie Aldridge | Ollie Olae |
| 5th | Libby James | Codicea |
| 6th | Madeline Sinderberry | JT Valentino |
Class 1.25 1.15-1.20m Amateur Championship
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Emily Pursehouse | Equus Cuba |
| 2nd | Steph Davies | Checkin Charlie |
| 3rd | Nathan Carswell | Master Footloose |
| 4th | Emily Hovell | Yalambi’s High Fashion |
| 5th | Isabella Evans | Joker XIX |
| 6th | Holly Penfold | Gold King |
Class 1.26 1.30m Height Class (for horses with less than 50pts)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Katie Laurie | Dandelion |
| 2nd | Jessica Kent | Denison Park Cassisi |
| 3rd | Shannon Bates | Full Tilt |
| 4th | Anthony Murray | Fourplay |
| 5th | Jeremy Whale | Caprio |
| 6th | Brittany Ireland | Joepiejee de Muse |
RING 3
Class 1.27 80cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Emily Lang-McMahon | KS Rosie |
| 2nd | Elkee Lang-McMahon | KS Pepper |
| 3rd | Chloe Wyatt | Truly |
| 4th | Charlee Dobbin | Lady of Diamonds |
| 5th | Cody Parlevliet | Miss Tickle Me |
Class 1.28 90cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Charlee Dobbin | Lady of Diamonds |
| 2nd | Ella Butel | Danswaltz |
| 3rd | Jasmine Jensen | JFK |
| 4th | Tahli Hendler | Flowervale Maserati |
| 5th | Camille O’Laughlin | Gypsy Rain |
Class 1.29 1.00m Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Jasmine Holland | Tornado |
| 2nd | Phoebe Shannon | Elektra D |
| 3rd | Karen Higgins | Magnum Starblaze |
| 4th | Armani Easey | Easy Would Blacko |
| 5th | Samantha Dernee | Edgecote Robbie Roulette |
RING 4
Class 1.30 1.20m (less 40pts)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Patrick Everingham | Bellhaven Misty Blue |
| 2nd | Rhys Stones | Riverton Rose Royale |
| 3rd | Vicki Roycroft | Vivarchi RM |
| 4th | Alison Ostenfeld | Aveden Atom |
| 5th | Chloe Hughes | Alpha Zeppelin |
| 6th | Stephen Dingwall | Cavalier Carolus |
DAY 2 – SATURDAY 28thAPRIL
While the weather for day 2 of competition couldn’t be described as beautiful Queensland weather, it certainly did nothing to dampen the competition happening across the 4 rings at Elysian Fields.
The Greg Grant arena was host to the 1.30m Future Stars class which boasted a 100 plus riders and was won by the very talented Maddison Stephen and her lovely Yalambi’s Grazi. Second place in this class was Paul Brent and Fontaine Blue VDL. Then the 1.40m open height class which was also heavily contested came down to the wire between our eventual winner Matthew Afford aboard Kaluna Salute and second place getter Kate Hinschen and Finch Farm Cadel. Both of these classes are available to view on our Facebook page if you want to see a recap of the action.
Over in the Fiber Fresh Arena our Junior, Progressive and Amateur riders were putting on a show of their own and highlighting the talent of our riders and horses coming through the ranks. The Young Rider class was won by Jessie O’Connell and Cassis Z Ten Halven, the Super Junior winner was Sally Simmonds and Oaks Chifley.
Ring 3 again was host to the very popular, 80cm, 90cm and 1m classes which kept the riders and judges busy throughout the day and into the late afternoon.
Over in Ring 4, heights started at 1.10m & 1.15 and finished off the day with the Gollan Racing 1.30m Speed Derby which was won by Ron Easey riding Simplistic.
Congratulations to all the placegetters from Day 2!
GREG GRANT SADDLERY ARENA
Class 1.10 1.30m Future Stars
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Maddison Stephen | Yalambi’s Grazi |
| 2nd | Paul Brent | Fontaine Blue VDL |
| 3rd | Jamie Priestley | Courage |
| 4th | Chris Chugg | PSS Levilensky |
| 5th | Brook Dobbin | Leopoldo MVNZ |
| 6th | Billy Raymont | K.S. Digger |
Class 1.11 1.40m Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Matthew Afford | Kaluna Salute |
| 2nd | Kate Hinschen | Finch Farm Cadel |
| 3rd | Rhys Stones | Tulara Colmar |
| 4th | James Arkins | Rosthwaite Vigilante II |
| 5th | Chelsea McInnes | Diamond B Vigo |
| 6th | Jess Brown | Equus Echo |
FIBER FRESH ARENA
Class 1.13 SANNA EQUESTRIAN 1.30m Young Rider
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Jessie O’Connell | Cassis Z Ten Halven |
| 2nd | Jamie Priestley | KS Optimus |
| 3rd | Clay Simmonds | Oaks Calypso |
| 4th | Jamie Priestley | Amaretto MVNZ |
| 5th | Tess McInerney | Alpha Centauri |
| 6th | Samantha Dernee | TP All Class |
Class 1.14a 1.20m Super Junior
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Sally Simmonds | Oaks Chifley |
| 2nd | Madeline Sinderberry | VL Déjà vu |
| 3rd | Sam Watson | Monty Who |
| 4th | Georgia Apps | Finch Farm Viduka |
| 5th | Sophie Hatch | Rosthwaite Belvedere |
| 6th | Chris Holland | Elsa |
Class 1.14b 1.20m Progressive Rider
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Phillip Knight | Beach Girl |
| 2nd | Steph Davies | Checkin Charlie |
| 3rd | Gail Hellier | BP Ringo Starr |
| 4th | Krissy Harris | HPS Minou |
| 5th | Bonnie Martin | RR Amoretus |
| 6th | Gail Hellier | Taminga’s Bellhaven Colletto |
Class 1.15a HAWKESBURY RIVER SADDLE COMPANY 1.10m Junior Championship
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Bree Wiblen | Holmwood Flare |
| 2nd | Becky Gillan | Little V |
| 3rd | Ben Bates | Early Times |
| 4th | Brooke Hawthorne | KS Napoleon |
| 5th | Bronte Hutchinson | Pollyanna |
| 6th | Madison Cicala | Somersby Park Carassino |
Class 1.15b 1.10m Amateur
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Holly Penfold | Gold King |
| 2nd | Morgan Daniel | Aladino |
| 3rd | Elizabeth Koob | Lady Vivacious |
| 4th | Melanie Heygate | Pacific Odyssey |
| 5th | Alison Fox | Elijah |
| 6th | Johanna Barnes | Quick As Airs |
RING 3
Class 1.16 80cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Emily Lang-McMahon | KS Rosie |
| 2nd | Elkee Lang-McMahon | KS Pepper |
| 3rd | Hannah Overton | Paint By Numbers |
| 4th | Talia Pearce | Glenelgs Hand Painted |
| 5th | Jasmine Jensen | JFK |
Class 1.17 90cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Talia Pearce | Tornado |
| 2nd | Tahli Hendler | Flowervale Maserati |
| 3rd | Jasmine Holland | Jacana Park Miss Ruby |
| 4th | Kathy Ward | Nimcerto B |
| 5th | Alessia D’arra | Riverdell Park Capella |
Class 1.18 1.00m Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Marliese Schippani | Liberty Lady |
| 2nd | Tahli Hendler | Flowervale Maserati |
| 3rd | Kathy Ward | Nimcerto B |
| 4th | Lucy Herbert | Edgecourt Robbie Roulette |
| 5th | Ellie Harvey | Knickers in a Twist |
RING 4
Class 1.19 1.10m Height Class (for horses with less than 16pts)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Jamie Raymont | Belcam Alaska |
| 2nd | Kerry Langbecker | LG Whata Balou |
| 3rd | Vicki Roycroft | Vivarchi RM |
| 4th | Emily Bradford | Laurelglen EC Garnet |
| 5th | Laura Bourke | Nyala Pure Jardel |
| 6th | Kevin Blumson | Gretel Elmare |
Class 1.20 1.15m Height Class (for horses with less than 20pts)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | James Arkins | Lemonade Bewitched |
| 2nd | Jamie Raymont | Just Sam |
| 3rd | Becky Gillan | Little V |
| 4th | Samantha Dernee | KWL Lady Gaga |
| 5th | Rhys Stones | Riverton Rose Royale |
| 6th | Kirstie Ansell | Vakarra Cayadero |
Class 1.12 GOLLAN RACING 1.30m Speed Championship
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Ron Easey | Simplistic |
| 2nd | Elliott Reeves | Connie |
| 3rd | Hayley Morris | Miss Money Penny |
| 4th | Jess Stones | Chatina JRE |
| 5th | Jessica Spence | Fiorella 104 |
| 6th | Alexa Randall | Le Tango |
DAY 1 – FRIDAY 27thAPRIL
Congratulations to the team at Elysian Fields for once again bringing together all the elements that make up a wonderful show.
The first day of competition kicked off the Aquis Champions tour in style.
The Greg Grant Arena showcased the Embrook Stables 1.25m height class (For horses with less than 40 points) and the 1.35m class, these classes were heavily contested with over 185 riders competing in these two classes alone. The 1.25m height class was taken out by Olivia Hamood on Alan 111Z closely followed by Paula Hamood riding Dada Des Brimbelles Z. The 1.35m Class was won by Ron Easey on Port O Call with Stephen Dingwall taking second place on Cavalier Du Rouet.
Over in the Fiber Fresh Arena, the Junior riders, Amateur, Progressive and Super Junior Riders shone around an exciting course and really showcased the up and coming riders in the sport.
There were also large numbers across rings 3 & 4 with competitors tackling courses from 80cms right through to 1.25m.
Congratulations to all the place-getters from Day 1 – keep up the great work!
Results from Day 1 are as follows:
GREG GRANT SADDLERY ARENA
Class 1.01a EMBROOK STABLES 1.25m Height Class (for horses with less than 40 points)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Olivia Hamood | Alan III Z |
| 2nd | Paula Hamood | Dada des Brimbelles |
| 3rd | David Goodwin | Benson’s Femme Fatale |
| 4th | Sam Overton | Oaks Casanova |
| 5th | Paula Hamood | Knock Out III |
| 6th | Patrick Everingham | Bellhaven Catani |
Class 1.01b 1.25m Open Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Brooke Langbecker | Flowervale Diamond |
| 2nd | Kerry Langbecker | Phantom Vortex |
| 3rd | Jess Stones | Chatina JRE |
| 4th | Anthony Murray | Murray Equine Bizarre |
| 5th | Elliott Reeves | Connie |
| 6th | Gemma Creighton | Its Silkbridge |
Class 1.02 1.35m Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Ron Easey | Port O Call |
| 2nd | Stephen Dingwall | Cavalier du Rouet |
| 3rd | Rhys Stones | Tulara Colmar |
| 4th | Olivia Hamood | Carado GHP |
| 5th | Matthew Afford | Kaluna Salute |
| 6th | Tom Tarver-Priebe | Popeye |
FIBER FRESH ARENA
Class1.03a HAWKESBURY RIVER SADDLE COMPANY 1.10m Junior
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Bree Wiblen | Holmwood Flare |
| 2nd | Madeline Sinderberry | JT Valentina |
| 3rd | Madeline Sinderberry | VL Deja Vu |
| 4th | Madison Cicala | Somersby Park Carrassino |
| 5th | Grace Fuchsbichler | Devereaux Sea Salt |
| 6th | Bronte Hutchinson | Pollyanna |
Class 1.03b 1.10m Amateur
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Holly Penfold | Gold King |
| 2nd | Elizabeth Koob | Lady Vivacious |
| 3rd | Morgan Daniel | Aladino |
| 4th | Hollie Spence | Bolong Park Ego Cyrano |
| 5th | Maria Doricht | Esscort Dominator |
| 6th | Johanna Barnes | Quick As Air |
Class 1.04a 1.15-1.20m Progressive Rider
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Krissy Harris | HPS Minou |
| 2nd | Belinda Torrens | Johnny B Good |
| 3rd | Gail Hellier | BP Ringo Starr |
| 4th | Nathan Carswell | Master Footloose |
| 5th | Eva Rassmussen | Devil Wears Prada |
| 6th | Shannon Bates | Full Tilt |
Class 1.04b 1.15-1.20m Super Junior
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Millie Fisher | Yandoo Pasadena |
| 2nd | Sally Simmonds | Oaks Chifley |
| 3rd | Lucie Aldridge | Ollie Olae |
| 4th | Sophia Carlon | Renovator |
| 5th | Maleah Lang-McMahon | KS Eric |
| 6th | Sam Watson | Monty Who |
RING 3
Class 1.05 80cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Elkee Lang-McMahon | KS Pepper |
| 2nd | Charlee Dobbin | Lady of Diamonds |
| 3rd | Talia Pearce | Glenelgs Hand Painted |
| 4th | Brianna Lutwyche | Lyngara Fontana |
| 5th | Emily Stewart | Apache Walk |
Class 1.06 90cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Kathy Ward | Nimcerto |
| 2nd | Elkee Lang-McMahon | KS Pepper |
| 3rd | Tahli Hendler | Flowervale Maserati |
| 4th | Brianna Lutwyche | Lyngara Fontana |
| 5th | Karen Higgins | Magnum Starblaze |
Class 1.07 100cm Height Class
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Jasmine Holland | Tornado |
| 2nd | Marliese Schippani | Sharaton |
| 3rd | Kathy Ward | Nimcerto |
| 4th | Kayla Hogg | Alcheringa Tradition |
| 5th | Ellie Harvey | Knickers in a Twist |
RING 4
Class 1.08 1.10m Height Class (for horses with less than 16pts)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | Emily Bradford | Laurelglen EC Garnet |
| 2nd | Mattea Davidson | Channelled |
| 3rd | Kirstie Ansell | Vakarra Cayadero |
| 4th | Emma Smith | Emma Smith Emma Peel |
| 5th | Sam Williams | Sam Williams Osprey |
| 6th | Sam Williams | Sam Williams Yandoo Pennsylvania |
Class 1.09 1.15m Height Class (for horses with less than 20pts)
| PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
| 1st | James Arkins | Lemondale Bewitched |
| 2nd | Jamie Raymont | Bewitched |
| 3rd | Rhys Stones | Riverton Rose Royale |
| 4th | Holly Penfold | Just Dutch |
| 5th | Samantha Dernee | KWL Lady Gaga |
| 6th | Olivia Hamood | Sundance GHP |
