Mark Bluman Beats Cousin to Claim the $181,170 MLSJ Qualifier CSI 5*

Greenwich, United States – September 25, 2026 – Friday marked the opening day of Major League Show Jumping at the CSI Greenwich taking place at the historic Greenwich Polo Club, with the 5* Qualifier setting the stage against an unforgettable backdrop for the third leg of Season 6.

Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set a 1.55m track for a starting field of 35 combinations, with 10 producing clear rounds to advance to the jump off.

Samuel Hutton (GBR) and Wathnan Thor were the first combination to return, setting the early standard with a double clear in 38.88 seconds. With nine combinations still to follow, the time gave the remainder of the field their first target to chase.

The leaderboard continued to tighten as the jump off progressed, setting up a family battle between cousins Daniel and Mark Bluman (ISR).

Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Corbie V.V. returned immediately before Mark and made their bid for the win with a precise clear round. The pair stopped the clock at 37.49 seconds to move into the lead with only two combinations left to challenge.

That lead would last for just one round.

Mark Bluman (ISR) entered the ring next aboard Landon de Nyze knowing exactly what time he needed to beat. Using his horse’s stride across the Greenwich Polo Club track, Bluman found the time while keeping every rail in place, crossing the finish in 37.04 seconds to move 0.45 seconds ahead of his cousin.

“I rode a pretty smart jump off and used my horse’s big stride, and it paid off,” said Mark Bluman. “He jumped great.”

The back to back order between the cousins added another element to the win, with Mark entering the ring having just watched Daniel take over the lead.

“He knows if he’s in the lead, I’m going to come after him, and today it worked out,” said Bluman.

One final challenger remained. Last to go, Lillie Keenan (USA) and Highway TN made their bid for the top of the leaderboard, producing a clear round in 38.30 seconds. Their effort secured third place but left Mark’s 37.04 untouched.

Bluman and Landon de Nyze ultimately claimed the opening 5* win of Leg 3, with Daniel Bluman and Corbie V.V. finishing second and Keenan and Highway TN completing the podium in third.

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Final Results – $181,170 MLSJ Qualifier CSI 5* – 1.55m

1) Mark Bluman (ISR) & Landon de Nyze – 0 / 0 – 37.04

2) Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Corbie V.V. – 0 / 0 – 37.49

3) Lillie Keenan (USA) & Highway TN – 0 / 0 – 38.30

Source: Press Release from Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ)

Photos: © MLSJ / ERAVIII

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