Arilla Cup lead up to Aus Champs
Tori Stuckey and Jaybee Ballon D’or. Photo credit: One Eyed Frog Photography.
Boneo Park hosted its Arilla Cup show last weekend in what is a traditional lead up to the Australian Championships. In light of the Australian Championships moving to Sydney this year, the Arilla Cup has been moved forward a week to allow competitors entered in both competitions to opportunity to travel between shows. With the Australian Championships commencing in just a couple of days time, we look back on how the Arilla Cup show unfolded.
The show was held over three days with three arenas in action. Saturday saw Junior and Young Rider Championship classes with the main arena hosting five championship classes on the Sunday.
In the Junior Championship, the win went to Sienna Holdsworth-Rose and Coolart Farm Short Torque. Second place went to Jack Barker and Tulara For Quinar with Joel Lamb and Stirling Lady in third, all with double clear efforts.
In the Young Rider Championship, Jack Barker went one better than the morning, taking the win with Tulara Colchic. They were two seconds clear of Lorna Reilly and Bellhaven Jazz, with Molly Lawrence and Carabel P, settling for third, just 0.08 seconds off second.
Sunday opened with the 1.25-1.30m Open championship with only one combination able to put together two clear rounds. Taking the win were Hamish Prime and Diaritt. Eventer Robert Palm combined with Phantom Bronte to take the win in the Future Stars Championship after placing third in an open 1.30m class the previous day. Not to be outdone by his son Hamish, who won the Open championship, Adam Prime rode Saddle Up Smudge to a victory in the Off-The Track Championship class.
Robert Palm made it a pair of wins on the day with he and Halcyons Dark Knight pairing to record the only double clear performance and therefore the win in the Stable Ground Mini Prix, with Brook Dobbin and Devos GP in second and Mark Nicholls and Batman Xtreme in third place.
The feature class of the show was the Arilla Cup which saw only five combinations tackle the 1.45m-1.50m course. Held over two rounds, Tori Stuckey and Jaybee Ballon D’or were the only clear combination in the first round and with their nearest rivals on eight faults, they held a distinct advantage going into the second round. In the second round, they collected just four faults, which handed them the win. A clear round 2 and a total of eight faults topped off a great day for Robert Palm, who rode Jaybee Vibrant into second place. In third place, with a total of 10 faults were Kate Beadel and Crackle E.
If success is measured in the number of times an athlete appears at the top of the podium, then undoubtedly the star of the show was Ruby Bryant. Ruby, who is a member of the 2023 JV Development Squad combined with Tarburra Gold Nugget to win three open classes over the course of the show, at 1.00m, 1.04m and 1.10m. On each of these occasions, second place went to Zara Adnams and Dingmac Disco King, who on the final day of the show was able to go one better than the string of seconds, by winning the Riders less than 14 years class over 1.00m.
We look forward to seeing as many of the competitors from the Arilla Cup show, travel to Sydney for the upcoming Australian Championships.
Congratulations goes to all the winners and placegetters across the three days of competition.
A full listing of the top six finishers in all classes held over course of the show appears below.
FRIDAY RESULTS
RING 1
CLASS 1: OPEN – 1.15m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Tanner Robinson | Vidacious |
2nd | Charlee Dobbin | Cloud Gate |
3rd | Megan Joyce | Chickabe |
4th | Adam Prime | Saddle Up Smudge |
5th | Zara Smith | Catena |
6th | Robert Palm | Phantom Bronte |
CLASS 2: OPEN – 1.25m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Wes Joyce | Cera Ducati |
2nd | Brook Dobbin | Jacky S |
3rd | Ginger Jilly | Diamond B Vancouver |
4th | Ellen Trigger | Woodleigh Lizst |
5th | Hamish Prime | Diaritt |
6th | Joel Lamb | Stirling Lady |
CLASS 3: OPEN – 1.35m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Andrew Lamb | Janory DP |
2nd | Andrew Lamb | Oaks Ever Red |
3rd | Brook Dobbin | Jacky S |
4th | Jack Barker | Tulara Colchic |
5th | Brook Dobbin | Devos DP |
6th | Paul Brent | Fontaine Blue VDL |
RING 2
CLASS 4: OPEN – 1.00m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Ruby Bryant | Tarburra Gold Nugget |
2nd | Zara Adnams | Dingmac Disco King |
3rd | Olivia Curtain | Indi’s Mr Zorba Jones |
4th | Harrison Wessell | Oaks Kosmo |
5th | Alice Lawrence | Mr Ali |
6th | Paris Wilkinson | Konquest K |
CLASS 5: OPEN – 1.04m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Ruby Bryant | Tarburra Gold Nugget |
2nd | Zara Adnams | Dingmac Disco King |
3rd | Zara Adnams | Tally-Ho Primrose |
4th | Olivia Curtain | Indi’s Mr Zorba Jones |
5th | Olivia Curtain | Xcella |
6th | Nicole O’Shannessy | Bourton Park Premonition |
CLASS 6: OPEN – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Holly Grant | RBH Mr Image |
2nd | Alyssa Greening | Missenvale Mafia |
3rd | Sally Black | Jeronimo |
4th | Adelyn Fallon | Valentine Rose |
5th | Andy Hall | APH Lucy Lu |
6th | Kathy Minchin | Mintara Coolmint |
RING 3
CLASS 7: OPEN – 0.70m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Maddison McGlynn | Xena |
2nd | Sally Black | Rocketman |
3rd | Stacey Theos | Charlie Choice |
4th | Olivia-Lee Sullivan | Finch Farm Oswald |
5th | Ollie Bardis | Blinky Bill |
6th | Craig Sanderson | Connie Wong |
CLASS 8: OPEN – 0.80m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Emily Scott | Fairlight Acres Aladdin |
2nd | Sienna Williams | Leeping Jay |
3rd | Tiffany Joice | LH Vanzy |
4th | Maddison McGlynn | Xena |
5th | Ella Smith | Trafalgar Twist |
6th | Abby Williams | Sharvalley Music |
CLASS 9: OPEN – 0.90m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Isabel Dijkstra | Calveston Gossip Girl |
2nd | Ava Harrington | Chief Brody |
3rd | Marly Wright | Maeve Keeva Castiel |
4th | Sarah Cork | Yalambi’s Nutmeg |
5th | Seumas Marwood | Wild Spyder |
6th | Ava Harrington | Razzmatazz |
SATURDAY RESULTS
RING 1
CLASS 10: JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – 1.20m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Sienna Holdsworth-Rose | Coolart Farm Short Torque |
2nd | Jack Barker | Tulara For Quinar |
3rd | Joel Lamb | Stirling Lady |
4th | Tanner Robinson | Vidacious |
5th | Darcy Prime | Saddle Up Bella |
6th | Tanner Robinson | Yalambis Corlandia |
CLASS 11: FLEMINGS NURSERIES: YOUNG RIDER – 1.30m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Jack Barker | Tulara Colchic |
2nd | Lorna Reilly | Bellhaven Jazz |
3rd | Molly Lawrence | Carabel P |
4th | Tilley Fair | Oaks Constantino |
5th | Olivia Price | Le Bam |
6th | Jack Barker | Yandoo Zenzel HBC |
CLASS 12: OPEN – 1.30m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Brook Dobbin | Devos DP |
2nd | David Middleton | WEC In The Breeze |
3rd | Robert Palm | Phantom Bronte |
4th | Adam Johnston | Gonna Fly Now |
5th | Phillip Lever | Bonita |
6th | Amanda Leyshan | Viva Unique |
CLASS 13: OPEN – 1.40m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Phillip Lever | Lomachenko |
2nd | Robert Palm | Halcyons Dark Knight |
3rd | Frida Lindgren | Mabobri De Mabribo |
4th | David Middleton | WEC In The Money |
5th | Phillip Lever | Billionaire NZPH |
6th | Brook Dobbin | Gina MVNZ |
RING 2
CLASS 14A: OPEN – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Ruby Bryant | Tarburra Gold Nugget |
2nd | Zara Adnams | Dingmac Disco King |
3rd | Georgia Hodgetts | Yandoo Pasadena |
4th | Kate Wallis | Harrold Esquire |
5th | Joel Lamb | Denison Park Spartava |
6th | Millie Roberts | Blackall Park K2 |
CLASS 14B: HORSES 6 YEARS OR LESS – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | August Tilders | Patangas Kandy Kane |
2nd | Sally Black | Jeronimo |
3rd | Gabrielle Kelly | Californium |
4th | Tori Fair | Tulara Goldmine |
5th | Angela Dobbin | Oaks Empire |
6th | Athena Williamson | A.X. Cassman |
CLASS 15: OPEN – 1.15m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Samantha Richardson | Spot The Play |
2nd | Amanda Ross | Romeo F |
3rd | Lola Edwards | Boulevard |
4th | Athena Williamson | A.X. Cassman |
5th | Imogen Lindh | Six Pack |
6th | Kathy Minchin | Mintana Cinsannati |
CLASS 16: OPEN – 1.20m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Adam Prime | Saddle Up Smudge |
2nd | Ellen Trigger | Woodleigh Lizst |
3rd | Shimona Fraid | Cassina |
4th | Shimona Fraid | Bonaire |
5th | Madison Gielen | Kentaur Baloona |
6th | Ally Lamb | Diamond B Franklin |
RING 3
CLASS 17: OPEN – 0.75m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Scarlett Bawden | Rodd & Gunn |
2nd | Cait Taylor | Tango |
3rd | Maddison McGlynn | Xena |
4th | Olivia Brent | Little Duco Pop |
5th | Blair Nicholls-Greer | Shelly |
6th | Lisbeth Height | Sommerwaters Petite |
CLASS 18: OPEN – 0.85m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Scarlett Bawden | Rodd & Gunn |
2nd | Charlie Ross | JB Little Gunn |
3rd | Maddison McGlynn | Xena |
4th | Zara Tiepermann | Sweet Dreams |
5th | Cait Taylor | Tango |
6th | Milla Musker | Leonardos Puzzle |
CLASS 19: OPEN – 0.95m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Ava Harrington | Razzmatazz |
2nd | Ella Smith | Trafalgar Twist |
3rd | Emma Middleton | WEC In The Swing |
4th | Christie Hill | Damia |
5th | Ella Santry | Saddle Up Avalon |
6th | Jemima McCormack | Copabella Charm |
CLASS 20: OPEN – 1.04m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Emma Middleton | WEC In The Swing |
2nd | Amelia Tsilfidis | Pride Of Gold |
3rd | Ava Harrington | Nasam Artimore |
4th | Harrison Wessel | Oaks Kosmo |
5th | Darcy Prime | Saddle Up Phoenix |
6th | Alice Lawrence | Mr Ali |
SUNDAY RESULTS
RING 1
CLASS 21A: OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP – 1.25-1.30m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Hamish Prime | Diaritt |
2nd | Brook Dobbin | Gabriel MVNZ |
3rd | Sam Conway | Kendalee Centaurus SHL |
4th | Olivia Price | Chio MS |
5th | Tanner Robinson | Yalambis Corlandia |
6th | Courtney Shears | Alina |
CLASS 21B: HORSELAND: FUTURE STARS CHAMPIONSHIP – 1.25-1.30m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Robert Palm | Phantom Bronte |
2nd | Tori Stuckey | 24 Karat |
3rd | Wes Joyce | Cera Ducati |
4th | Sam Conway | Denison Park Arnie |
5th | Brook Dobbin | Jacky S |
6th | Frida Lindgren | Wondaree Colleen |
CLASS 22: STABLE GROUND: MINI PRIX – 1.35-1.40m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Robert Palm | Halcyons Dark Knight |
2nd | Brook Dobbin | Devos GP |
3rd | Mark Nicholls | Batman Xtreme |
4th | Suzie Williams | Commander NZPH |
5th | David Middleton | WEC In The Breeze |
6th | David Middleton | WEC In The Money |
CLASS 23: ARILLA CUP – 1.45-1.50m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Tori Stuckey | Jaybee Ballon D’or |
2nd | Robert Palm | Jaybee Vibrant |
3rd | Kate Beadel | Crackle E |
4th | Brook Dobbin | Gina MVNZ |
5th | Kate Rowe | Tulara Connekta |
CLASS 24: OFF THE TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP – 1.05-1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Adam Prime | Saddle Up Smudge |
2nd | Anthony Bentley | Aleksandr Meerkat |
3rd | Paris Wilkinson | Konquest K |
4th | Alice Lawrence | Mr Ali |
5th | Louise Abey | Sail On By |
6th | Celine Gaudray | December Hill Brax |
RING 2
CLASS 25A: OPEN – 1.00m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Bek Carrolan | CP Quigley |
2nd | Marion Shears | Wilark Kannangaroo |
3rd | Kendall Richards | Kendalee Valentino |
4th | Andrew Lamb | Glenara Lord Bollinger |
5th | Ruby Bryant | Tarburra Gold Nugget |
6th | Georgia Solomon | Bensons Femme Fatale |
CLASS 25B: RIDERS 14 YEARS OR LESS – 1.00m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Zara Adnams | Dingmac Disco King |
2nd | Zara Adnams | Tally-Ho Primrose |
3rd | Ava Harrington | Razzmatazz |
4th | Malikah Rudge | Image Visage |
5th | Eliza Baird | Kitara Boizel |
6th | Rosemary Sutherland | Tulara Forrie |
CLASS 26: OPEN – 1.10m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | August Tilders | Patangas Kandy Kane |
2nd | Caitlyn Duncan | Its Lux Nitro |
3rd | Max Height | Omagh |
4th | Kendall Richards | Yalambis Liberty Belle |
5th | Tim Wilson | Vivarchie |
6th | Holly Grant | BP Texas |
CLASS 27: OPEN – 1.20m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Darcy Prime | Saddle Up Bella |
2nd | Joel Lamb | Denison Park Spartava |
3rd | Imogen Lindh | Licaviv |
4th | Imogen Lindh | Six Pack |
5th | Jess Ryan | Rytons Rocketman |
6th | Russell Morrison | Blackall Park Luka |
RING 3
CLASS 28: OPEN – 0.70m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Kyra Dimopoulos | Bondi Rescue |
2nd | Maddison McGlynn | Xena |
3rd | Renee Hunter | Wattle Park Vienna |
4th | Blair Nicholls-Greer | Shelly |
5th | Olivia-Lee Sullivan | Phoenix |
6th | Ollie Bardis | Blinky Bill |
CLASS 29: OPEN – 0.80m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Maddison McGlynn | Xena |
2nd | Ella Smith | Trafalgar Twist |
3rd | Caitlyn Wilkin | Party Boy |
4th | Emily Scott | Fairlight Acres Aladdin |
5th | Milla Musker | Leonardos Puzzle |
6th | Chloe Hourigan | Summer Delago |
CLASS: OPEN – 0.90m
PLACE | RIDER | HORSE |
1st | Emily Scott | Fairlight Acres Aladdin |
2nd | Caitlyn Wilkin | Party Boy |
3rd | Chloe Hourigan | Summer Delago |
4th | Claudia Grant | Viewmont Arni |
5th | Ella Smith | Trafalgar Twist |
6th | Charlie Ross | JB Little Gun |
Results sourced from Equipe.com