Forty-one entries took on the ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup course designed by world respected Venezuelan course designer, Leopoldo Palacios.
Of the 11 clears in the first round, 10 returned to jump-off the placings. Eric Lamaze (CAN), fresh off his success yesterday with Hickstead, rode the 9-year-old speed specialist, Coriana van Klapscheut, to the win. Ian Millar (CAN) and the 16-year-old Dutch warm blood gelding, In Style, followed him very closely for the blue ribbon.
The CANA Cup provided fans with a very exciting finale to the second day of competitions at the Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament with 9 jumping off over the Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) course. The $15,000.00 paycheque went to Leon Thijssen (NED), who rode his Dutch Warm blood stallion to a 5 tenths of a second win over his closest competitor, Jaime Guerra (MEX). “I knew I could beat Ian’s time. My horse is quick and very careful and I was able to cut a corner to two – that is where I won it. Tyson gets better and more ride-able as the week goes on.” Smiled Leon.