A Half-Second Decides It: Bond Wins the $32,000 CSI3 1.45m Speed
The $32,000 CSI3* 1.45m Speed, presented by Stephanie Schwed and Nest Seekers International, delivered a thrilling slice of Saturday sport in the International Ring. Course designer Hector Loyola crafted a track that rewarded immediate commitment, and Ashlee Bond (ISR) answered that call early in the order. Aboard her own Night Wish, Bond set the standard at 62.18 seconds, a time announced as the new leader that would never be replaced. Despite 41 challengers and numerous attempts to chip away at her pace, Bond’s round remained untouchable.
The pressure mounted as the remaining riders chased the clock, and the final standings were decided by the smallest of differences. Ireland’s David O’Brien and El Balou Old secured second place with a smooth, well-timed trip in 62.62 seconds, while compatriot Philip McGuane followed closely behind aboard My Lady van de Krekel in 62.69 seconds. The difference between the two, just 0.07 seconds, underscored the intensity of the class, and the overall spread of under half a second among the top three highlighted how competitive the 1.45m speed test truly was.
RESULTS: $32,000 CSI3 1.45m Speed, presented by Stephanie Schwed & Nest Seekers International
- Ashlee Bond (ISR) & Night Wish | 0 – 62.18
- David O’Brien (IRL) & El Balou Old | 0 – 62.62
- Philip McGuane (IRL) & My Lady van de Krekel | 0 – 62.69
- Chloe Reid (USA) & Chelsea 179 | 0 – 64.48
- Daniel Kerins (IRL) & Malou Blue PS | 0 – 65.30
- Andrew Bourns (IRL) & MCS Leisester | 0 – 65.38
- David Blake (IRL) & Fayuri | 0 – 65.54
- Chris Pratt (CAN) & Ideaal ES | 0 – 66.43
- Pieter De Brabandere (BEL) & Dothraki Warlord | 0 – 67.19
- Alison Robitaille (USA) & Porto Cristo B | 0 – 67.65
- Blythe Karolyi (USA) & Theo Duc T&L Z | 0 – 68.86
- Chloe Reid (USA) & Souper Ladykiller | 0 – 69.70
Early Trip Secures Mutch the Win in $1,000 2'6"/2'9" Hunter Derby
The $1,000 2'6"/2'9" Hunter Derby, presented by Flagler Insurance, brought forward a polished group of horse-and-rider combinations who delivered classic, flowing trips in the E.R. Mische Grand Hunter Ring. Setting a strong standard from the start, Hugh Mutch (USA) and Danash’s Northern Temptest, owned by Palm Beach Sport Horses LLC, went second in the order and quickly established themselves as the pair to beat. With an elegant first round scoring an 86 and an even stronger handy round scoring an 87, they secured a winning total of 173.
Finishing close behind in second was Lauren Brown (USA) aboard Silhoutte, owned by Lisa Peterson. Their consistent presentation earned scores of 83 and 85 for a combined 168. Third place was awarded to Kravitz E, owned by Sophia Rosenberg and ridden by Alyce Rosenberg, who earned a total score of 154 across both rounds. The class showcased quality performances from beginning to end, highlighting rising talent and seasoned pairs alike in this popular derby format.
