Funnell takes Eraser Speed Stakes while Robert Whitaker wins Santa Stakes
British riders led the way in The Eraser Speed Stakes at Olympia The London International Horse Show this afternoon, taking the top four prizes.
William Funnell and Denise Stamp’s British bred chestnut mare, Cortaflex Amber du Montois led the way. Funnell covered the course with a clear ride in 48.22 seconds. Tim Stockdale riding Amlin Plus Insurance’s Lou Lou was second crossing the finish line clear in a time of 44.22 seconds. Robert Whitaker and Mandy Hall’s Rusedski II took third place, with a clear in 49.52 seconds. Robert’s father, John finished fourth riding another of Mandy Hall’s string Casino, clocking a clear round in 50.46 seconds.
“Winning is tough at Olympia, so getting one under your belt is a big confidence booster for the week”, said Funnell.
Olympia – The London International Horse Show
The Eraser Speed Stakes
1st William Funnell GBR Cortaflex Amber du Montois 0 - 48.22 secs
2nd Tim Stockdale GBR Lou Lou 0 – 44.22 secs
3rd Robert Whitaker GBR Rusedski II 0 – 49.52 secs
4th John Whitaker GBR Casino 0 – 50.46 secs
5th Marc Houtzager NED Tamino 0 – 52.32 secs
6th Jean-Marc Nicolas FRA Joal de Madame 0 – 53.18 secs
7th Julia Kayser AUT H.B.C. Dancing Queen 0 – 53.40 secs
8th Beat Mandli SUI Connor 0 – 53.81 secs
9th Marco Kutscher GER Leasing 0 – 54.35 secs
10th Nick Skelton GBR Likido 0 – 55.26 secs
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Robert Whitaker and Lacroix 9 wins Santa Stakes
Robert and Clare Whitaker’s twelve year-old brown gelding won the Earls Court & Olympia Santa Stakes this afternoon. Nine combinations jumped clear over Bob Ellis’ first round course and went into what became the closest jump off of the show so far. With less than a second between the first and sixth placed riders, the packed Grand Hall at Olympia was treated to some first class show jumping action.
Olympia – The London International Horse Show
The Earls Court & Olympia Santa Stakes
1st Robert Whitaker GBR Lacroix 9 0/0 35.04 secs
2nd Daniel Deusser GER Air Jordan Z 0/0 35.29 secs
3rd Beat Mandli SUI Ideo du Thot 0/0 35.59 secs
4th Malin Baryard-Johnsson SWE H&M Espri 0/0 35.64 secs
5th Marcus Ehning GER Cinderella 0/0 35.67 secs
6th Patrick McEntee BEL Ever du Mury Marais Z 0/0 35.88 secs
7th Tony Andre Hansen NOR Camiro 0/0 37.15 secs
8th Mark Armstrong GBR Sefana 0/4 37.27 secs
9th Marco Kutscher GER Cornet Obolensky 0/4 40.66 secs
10th Leon Thijssen NED Olaf 1 70.77 secs
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