In a scintillating display of high class jumping Jessie O’Connell and Cassis Z Ten Halven took out the Sanna Equestrian Young Rider Tour today. Riding a very impressive double clear, Jessie took out a two way jump off against Jasmine Dennison on Carita Gratia to win the first leg of the Stal Tops Australian Young Rider Series for 2018.

After finishing 25^th in the 1^st qualifier, then 10^th in the 2^nd qualifier, the combination of Jessie and Cassis Z Ten Halven saved their best till last. In the final they rocketed around the course as one of only two clear rounds. Another clear round in the jump off ensured Jessie won the coveted first prize. For her win today Jessie takes home an impressive $2245 ($745 for 1^st plus an additional $1500 from the Stal Tops bonus)

Also saving their best till the final was the second place pairing of Jasmine Dennison on Carita Gratia. After finishing 22^nd and 13^th in the qualifying rounds, they rode clear in the final to set up a jump-off. However, a single rail down in the jump-off ensured victory went to Cassie.

Third place went to the combination of Brooke Langbecker and Flowerdale Diamond. Brooke was ultra consistent in the qualifying rounds, with 2^nd and 6^th placings, however, despite posting the fastest time in the final, an unlucky single rail down cost her a place in the jump-off.

The top 8 placings in the Sanna Equestrian Young Rider tour are listed below.