Ben Maher & Corlander Conquer the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 02, 2025 – The fourth week of the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) came to an end on Sunday with two FEI-level classes. In the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m, during the MARS Equestrian-sponsored WEF 4, former Olympic Champion Ben Maher (GBR) reigned with Corlander, owned by Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright.

Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) & Derby de Riverland

Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) took second aboard Derby de Riverland after winning the WEF Challenge Cup earlier in the week.

Cian O’Connor (IRL) & Belvedere

Cian O’Connor (IRL) was third with Belvedere, owned by Paseo Farms. The competitive class saw 14 clear rounds and ultimately six double-clear.

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Ben Maher (GBR) & Corlander are presented as winners of the $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* -1.50m by Kate McNamee, Equestrian Account Executive for Hermès. Photo: © Sporfot

Final Results – $62,500 Hermès Classic CSI 4* – 1.50m

1) Ben Maher (GBR) & Corlander – 0 / 0 – 39.17

2) Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) & Derby de Riverland – 0 / 0 – 39.67

3) Cian O’Connor (IRL) & Belvedere – 0 / 0 – 39.97

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Sportfot / Cassidy Klein


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