Posted: 15th August 2016 | Back to news feed
Nicola Wilson and One Two Many proved untouchable as they came from behind to claim the Superflex CIC*** title at the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials.
Wilson, second overnight behind Izzy Taylor, surged into the lead following the a clear in the showjumping round which saw Taylor pick up four penalties to fall behind the eventual winner. Despite Wilson getting a 2.8 time penalty in the cross country, Wilson set the standard for the remaining competitors and her score of 39.9 was unmatched throughout.
Overnight leader Izzy Taylor's unlucky four faults in the showjumping took her into the cross country on a score of 40.6. She completed a rare clear round inside the time to remain on her showjumping score to finished second overall. Willa Newton and Neelix who finshed 3rd on a
score of 41 in the Superflex CIC3*
Overnight third place holders Kevin Mcnab and Creevagh Bobby Joe unfortunately had jumping and time penalties to add to drop them down the leaderboard making way for Lizzie Baugh and Quarry Man to take third place. They had a super clear cross country round to make it home inside the time, finishing on their dressage score of 45.2.
The day ended the way it had begun - on the cross country course - as the Magic CCI** competitors battled for position heading into the final day. Overnight leader Tom Carlile finds himself joined at the top by Will Furlong and Collien P 2 as the riders sit on exactly the same score of 42.3 after the cross country.
Carlile's second ride, Opium de Boisy, currently occupies the final podium spot after picking up a 0.8 time penalty in the cross country to fall behind Furlong. the top three are separated by just 0.3 points heading into the final day.
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