Tom McDermott – 2018 NSW Senior Champion!
As the clouds cleared this morning here at the NSW State Jumping Championships, the first of the Finals were contested. We saw some exciting competition, starting with the NSW Amateur Title, followed by the Breeders Plate Championship, the Speed Championship and culminating in the prestigious NSW Senior Title. We look at the key results from today.
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NSW Amateur Title Final
The final of the NSW Amateur Championship on the Yandoo Equestrian Services Arena went this morning to Bronte Webb and Cera Cadett (clear in 51.41 seconds), a close second were Stephanie Davies and Checkin Charlie, with Jenelle Waters and APH Rhythm taking out third in 56.53. However, it was the super consistent combination of Damien Churchill and Franklins Peace who took out the championship.
The top six placings for the Final of the Amateur Title were as follows:
PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
1st | Bronte Webb | Cera Cadett |
2nd | Stephanie Davies | Checkin Charlie |
3rd | Jenelle Waters | APH Rhythm |
4th | Taylor Robertson | Along Came Wednesday |
5th | Stephanie Davies | Checkin’ Charlie |
6th | Eva Rasmussen | Devil Wears Prada |
Damien Churchill and Franklins Peace
Breeders Plate Championship Final
This class was made possible by some of our wonderful Australian breeders who sponsored the class and also gave the placegetters the choice of a service fee to one of their stallions. This class was hotly contested but the clear stars of the class were Angela Dobbin and Miranda MVNZ , who not only won the class in a clear time of 46.56 but also took out the championship.
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The top six placings for the Final of the Breeders Plate Championship were as follows:
PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
1st | Angela Dobbin | Miranda MVNZ |
2nd | Emma Smith | Emma Peel |
3rd | Jasmine Ritter | Blue Flame |
4th | Ashley Cutler | Kinnordy Rhena |
5th | Collen Brook | Connolly’s Blu Diamont |
6th | William Mathew | Yirrrkala Smokey |
Angela Dobbin and Miranda MVNZ
NSW Senior Title Final
What a class! A thrilling Final to decide the NSW Senior Title. Tom McDermott continuing his fantastic form took the final with Elegance De La Charmille in a time of 52.54 seconds, just ahead of Stephen Dingwall and Cavalier Du Rouet (52.67). Chris Chugg and PSS Levilensky rounded off the top three in a time of 52.72.
Most importantly for McDermott, this meant that he took the title and is now the 2018 NSW Senior Champion AND in line for the NSW Triple Crown bonus to be decided at Willinga Park in December. Tom also secured second place in the championship with Diamont and his best friend and student Brooke Langbecker with Quintago 1 came in third place.
The top six placings for the Final of the NSW Senior Title were as follows:
PLACE | RIDER NAME | HORSE NAME |
1st | Tom McDermott | Elegance De La Charmille |
2nd | Stephen Dingwall | Cavalier Du Rouet |
3rd | Chris Chugg | PSS Levilensky |
4th | Katie Laurie | Esteban MVNZ |
5th | Tom McDermott | Diamont |
6th | Alison Rowland | Glenara Cognac |
Tom McDermott and Elegance De La Charmille