Two days after claiming her first Hickstead International Arena win in the Breen Equestrian 1.40m Open, Canada’s Kara Chad’s form continued with victory in the feature Grand Prix of week one of the All England September Tour: the ClipMyHorse.TV Sussex Cup on September 6.
Both wins came courtesy of Nicolas Mignon’s nine-year-old chestnut, Ciao Bello NVE Z.
Last to go in the 16-strong jump-off, Kara managed to knock 0.6 second off Sally Goding and Spring Willow’s leading time to claim the top prize. William Whitaker – the winner of Thursday’s 1.40m Open – took third place with Cristallo’s Double Take and also came fourth with his winning ride from Thursday, Old Celui De Semily.
Kara now counts Hickstead as her local showground, having recently moved to a new yard nearby with her British fiancé, Matt Sampson. “I think that’s probably Bello’s first Grand Prix win, and he loves that field,” said Kara. “He really takes on those big, bold jumps. I’ve only been riding him for around three months, so I’m still getting to know him, but he’s already done some great things.”
The action continues on Wednesday with the second week of the All England September Tour, which draws to a close on Sunday with the £9,000 Breen Equestrian All England Grand Prix.
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