Wellington, Florida, United States – March 02, 2024 – Saturday was a busy day for Wellington International‘s eighth week of the Winter Equestrian Festival ( WEF ). Prior to the$ 150, 000 Countries Cup CSIO 4*, the snack was the$ 50, 000 Hermès National Grand Prix. If the number country had never won the team competition. Thanks to 19-year-old Ansgar Holtgers, Jr. ( USA ), who returned to his winning ways in the with Tulum, owned by Gut Einhaus, LLC, the star-spangled banner was raised high in the 1.50m class.
The American and the 15-year-old Oldenburg stallion ( Chacco-Blue x Captain Paul ), who overcame seven other combinations to win the jump-off, cleared all the fences and crossed the finish line in 36.922 seconds.
For owners Isalou, Inc. & JET Show Stables, fellow U.S. rider Jimmy Torano ( USA ) took second riding Kochio Z. In third riding Exit Remo for owners Pamela Wright and Charlotte Rossetter, British Olympic Champion Ben Maher ( GBR ) completed the podium.
Hermès National Grand Prix Final Benefits:$ 50,000
1 ) Tulum – 0 / 0 – 36.922 Ansgar Holtgers, Jr. ( USA ) &
2 ) Kochio Z – 0/ 0– 38.264 & Jimmy Torano ( USA ).
2 ) Exit Remo – 0 / 0 – 38.414 Ben Maher ( GBR ) & Exit Remo
Wellington International releases a media release.
Photos: Sportfot / Wellington International
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