Wellington, United States – March 04, 2026 – Darragh Kenny (IRL) got off to the perfect start in the 9th week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International. Riding Cosmos BH, the Irishman rode to victory in the $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5* on Wednesday.
The two-phase challenge was contested by thirty-three combinations but it was the Darragh who dared to go the fastest in the second section of the course after while still clearing all the 1.45m obstacles aboard the 2013 grey Zangersheide gelding (Chellano Alpha Z). The dynamic duo dashed across the finish line in 29.74 seconds to secure the victory.
Ashlee Bond (ISR) and Comme Ci Comme Ça were not too far behind, earning reserve honors in 30.16 seconds.
Before going on to win the $62,500 Bainbridge Companies Speed CSI 5* on Friday, Marilyn Little (USA) and Narado gave a sign of their skills, rounding out the top three in 30.33 seconds.
Final Results – $32,000 Dodd Technologies CSI 5* – 1.45m
1) Darragh Kenny (IRL) & Cosmos BH – 0 / 0 – 29.74
2) Ashlee Bond (ISR) & Comme Ci Comme Ça – 0 / 0 – 30.16
3) Marilyn Little (USA) & Narado – 0 / 0 – 30.33
Source: Press Release from Wellington International
Photos: © Wellington International / Sportfot / Cassidy Klein
