Bridgehampton, NY-August 30, 2007- Glen Senk has a new lucky number, “85″. Senk received 85 points in both the first and second rounds to win the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Amateur Hunter Classic at the Hampton Classic Horse Show riding Highland Park, a horse he has owned for only four weeks.
The 32nd Hampton Classic Horse Show, one of the nation’s premier show jumping competitions, continues through Sunday, September 2. The Classic hosts hunter/jumper competition for riders ranging from the youngest competitors in Leadline and Short Stirrup classes all the way up to the Olympic veterans in the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix.
With more than $500,000 in prize money, 50,000 spectators and 1,500 horses, the Hampton Classic is not only a sporting event of major proportions, but also one of the most noteworthy social events of the summer. The Classic’s featured event, the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix, will be heldonSunday afternoon, September 2.
Senk was ranked second following round one, which meant he came back 11th out of the 12 in the final round. Francis Briggs and Red Carpet had already had an amazing trip in the second round and received 86 points, moving them up from sixth to the lead with a two-round score of 168.
Senk had to score at least 83 to stay in the game. He and Highland Park were awarded a second score of 85 for a total of 170, with one left to ride. Meredith Bross and Smart Pak, owned by Rodney Bross and Pablo Barrios, were going to be tough. They had an 88 from the first round and were looking to repeat their performance. Unfortunately, the pair had a couple of missteps and received only 71 points for their second trip for a total score of 159 leaving them in seventh place and giving Senk the victory.
“He’s such a special animal, I love this horse,” said Senk. “If I just stay out of his way, he wins. He’s the real deal, he makes everything easy. I love this show and all of my horses love it too.”
Sunday is highlighted by the $25,000 Calvin Klein Show Jumping Derby, a member of event of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, and the $10,000 Hermès Hunter Classic in the morning prior to the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix.
Those unable to attend the Hampton Classic have ample opportunity to see it on television. WVVH-TV, the official Long Island television station of the Hampton Classic, is broadcasting up to five hours of competition and highlights each day during the Classic. These broadcasts can also be seen online at www.wvvh.tv.
The Classic also receives extensive coverage on WLIU 88.3 FM, a long time sponsor and the official radio station of the Hampton Classic. WLIU will broadcast updates daily throughout the Classic as well as live programs from the Classic on Saturday-Sunday, September 1-2.
Live webcasts from the Hampton Classic Grand Prix ring and Hunter Ring I are available free of charge at www.equetriansport.tv
For more information on the Hampton Classic Horse Show, please visit the Hampton Classic website at www.hamptonclassic.com or call (631) 537-3177. Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501.c.3 charitable corporation.
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