Classy win but no title for Ramont
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Classy win but no title for Ramont
February 14, 2011
Australian Billy Ramont celebrated his birthday in style, taking the honours in the Senior Horse Grand Prix at the National Show Jumping Championships in Christchurch yesterday.
Ramont and nine-year-old mare Nicalette produced two outstanding clear rounds to finish on their overnight score of four faults - dropping just one rail over the entire competition.
Ramont and Nicalette came into the final day of competition in pole position with three rails in hand over Christchurch's Chris Harris on Zilco Te Peka Luciano. Reduced to just the four starters after a number of scratchings, action was tough in the first round with Nicalette the only horse to jump clear over the big John Vallance-designed track. Ramont had one rail down with his second ride Stardom, while Harris on Luciano also picked up an unlucky rail at the last fence. Wellington's Adrian Bruce and Witheze were eliminated.
Both Stardom and Luciano went clear in the second round, but it wasn't enough to trouble Ramont and Nicalette, who were in a class of their own.
"It was a super win, she really tried her heart out today. I have never known a horse that tries so hard," said Ramont.
Although Ramont won the class, he was unable to take the New Zealand title and the coveted Rutherford cup, which went to Harris as the first Kiwi home.
"What a clayton's way to win but I'm happy to take it," said Harris. There was no ill-feeling.
"That's just the way it is. Those are the rules. I still won it," added Ramont.
The One Star Grand Prix came down to the wire, with Auckland young rider Danielle Maurer and Blue Rinse coming out on top after three gruelling days of competition.
Just 14 of the original 18 starters lined up on day three. Overnight leader Matthew Dickey on Kiwi Guard had a round he'd probably rather forget in the first, racking up 20 faults to drop him out of contention. Maurer and Blue Rinse started the second round with a rail in hand after both Sally Steiner on Annandale Wickliffe Brannigan and Vicki Wilson on Showtym Girl jumped clear. She had a few nervous moments, but rose to the occasion, notching up the biggest win in her career. The win went some way to making up for her finishing second in the Young Rider Series on the first day of competition. Steiner took second, with Wilson third and fourth with Showtym Girl and Wurlitzer respectively.
Dannevirke teen Logan Massie won the Open Pony Grand Prix on Kickin The Clouds, picking up just one time fault throughout the competition. Emily Fraser on Tony Pony jumped two super rounds to move up to second, with Ashburton's Lucinda Askin and Totem third.
Phillip Steiner and Annandale Waitangi Triple X took out the 1.20m NZ Championship, while the 1.10m NZ Championship was taken out by Prebbleton's Jessica Williamson and Bellwood Casanova. Ashburton's Lucinda Askin won the 1.10m Pony Championship.
FINAL RESULTS: June Cresswell Bomac Senior Horse Grand Prix: Billy Ramont (Havelock North) Nicalette NZPH, 1; Chris Harris (Alyesbury) Zilco Te Peka Luciano, 2; Billy Ramont (Havelock North) Stardom, 3; Adrian Bruce (Wellington) Witheze, 4.
Lysaght Horsecoaches of Canterbury Cathay Pacific One Star Grand Prix: Danielle Maurer (Auckland) Blue Rinse, 1; Sally Steiner (Tauranga) Annandale Wickliffe Brannigan, 2; Vicki Wilson (Whangarei) Showtym Girl, 3; Vicki Wilson (Whangarei) Wurlitzer, 4; Emma Power (Little River) Longridge Maverick, 5; Ross Smith (Burnham) Quite Cassini, 6.
Corofino II NZ 1.20m Horse Championship: Phillip Steiner (Tauranga) Annandale Waitangi Triple X, 1; Brittany Whelan (Dunedin) George Jetson, 2; Claudia Hay (Mosgiel) Euro Sport Heartbreaker, 3; Ross Smith (Burnham) Ajado 4; Matthew Dickey (Taranaki) Witzcellar, 6.
Rainer Irrigation NZ Open Pony Grand Prix: Logan Massie (Dannevirke) Kickin The Clouds, 1; Emily Fraser (Takapau) Tony The Pony, 2; Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Totem, 3; Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Bruno Rossi, 4; Kimberley Bird (Ashburton) Showtym Image, 5; Olivia Robertson (Christchurch) Sweet Addition, 6.
Terrace Heights Estate NZ 1.10m Horse Championship: Jessica Williamson (Prebbleton) Bellwood Cassanova, 1; Georgina Power (Little River) Waldorf, 2; Sarah Swarbrick (Amberley) Tricidity, 3; Samantha Peters (Burnham) Vera Mera Van, 4; Janet Ritchie (Culverden) Oh Dash It, 5; Kyle Timm (Auckland) LC Riviere Rouge, 6.
Sheds NZ 1.10m Pony Championship: Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Mahoe Moon Frost, 1; Nicole White (Invercargill) Benson Dun It, 2; Kayla James (Christchurch) Moonlight Glow, 3; Rose Alfeld (Weedons) Ellangowan Khan, 4; Kimberley Bird (Ashburton) Bucc-A-Boo, 5; Nicole White (Invercargill) Tallyho Mystic, 6.
Global Performance Horses South Island Mitavite Young Rider Series: Katie Meredith (Kaiapoi) Streetwise, 1; Danielle Maurer (Auckland) Blue Rinse, 2; Stephanie Anderson (Whitianga) I Reckon, 3; Brad Cunningham (Christchurch) Cheltenham, 4; Matthew Dickey (Taranaki) Kiwi Guard, 5; Stacey Anderson (Christchurch) Saddlery Barn Cruiser, 6.
Canterbury Equine Clinic KiwiSpan Junior Rider Series: Harry Feast (West Melton) Critter, 1; Amanda Wilson (Whangarei) Showtym Commodore, 2; Brittany McLaughlin (Christchurch) Suzy Fog, 3; Olivia Robertson (Christchurch) Sea Minor, 4; Tessa Silcock (Nelson) Blade, 5; Bridget Hansen (Havelock North) Quickstep NZPH, 6.
Equilite IverQuantel Amateur Rider Series: Merrin Hain (Gisborne) Untouchable, 1; Genevieve Scott (Christchurch) Vermont, 2; Angela Frewer (Amberley) Donala Dundee, 3; Sophie Ferguson (Westland) Y-Puna Valusia, 4; Margaret Ridley (Rangiora) Clonmel, 5; Georgina Palmer (Rangiora) Celtic Grosve, 6.
Andretti Cushionride Seven Year Old Championship Breeding Series: Ross Smith (Burnham) Quite Cassini 1; Claudia Hay (Mosgiel) Euro Sport Heartbreaker, 2; Juliet Scott (Cave) Amarula MVNZ, 3; Amanda Wilson (Whangarei) Showtym Viking, 4; Chris Harris (Alyesbury) Zilco Te Peka Lotto, 5; Ross Smith (Burnham) Ajado, 6.
Numnahs NZ Ltd Xpo Saddle Blankets Mitavite Six Year Old Championship Breeding Series: Billy Ramont (Havelock North) Romeo NZPH, 1; Karen Riddle (Cambridge) Littoria WS, 2; Georgina Power (Little River) Waldorf 3; Kyle Timm (Auckland) LC Funny Lass, 4; Ross Smith (Burnham) Cesann, 5; Ross Smith (Burnham) Vera Mera Va, 6.
Astek Five Year Old Championship Breeding Series: Kate Taylor (Kurow) Landzone, 1; Kyle Timm (Auckland) LC Riviere Rouge, 2; Hayley Morris (Hawarden) Ka Pai Kiwi, 3; Bridget Hansen (Havelock North) Shakespear NZPH, 4; Phillip Steiner (Tauranga) Annandale Eros K, 5; Matthew Dickey (Taranaki) Kiwi Rock, 6.
February 14, 2011
Australian Billy Ramont celebrated his birthday in style, taking the honours in the Senior Horse Grand Prix at the National Show Jumping Championships in Christchurch yesterday.
Ramont and nine-year-old mare Nicalette produced two outstanding clear rounds to finish on their overnight score of four faults - dropping just one rail over the entire competition.
Ramont and Nicalette came into the final day of competition in pole position with three rails in hand over Christchurch's Chris Harris on Zilco Te Peka Luciano. Reduced to just the four starters after a number of scratchings, action was tough in the first round with Nicalette the only horse to jump clear over the big John Vallance-designed track. Ramont had one rail down with his second ride Stardom, while Harris on Luciano also picked up an unlucky rail at the last fence. Wellington's Adrian Bruce and Witheze were eliminated.
Both Stardom and Luciano went clear in the second round, but it wasn't enough to trouble Ramont and Nicalette, who were in a class of their own.
"It was a super win, she really tried her heart out today. I have never known a horse that tries so hard," said Ramont.
Although Ramont won the class, he was unable to take the New Zealand title and the coveted Rutherford cup, which went to Harris as the first Kiwi home.
"What a clayton's way to win but I'm happy to take it," said Harris. There was no ill-feeling.
"That's just the way it is. Those are the rules. I still won it," added Ramont.
The One Star Grand Prix came down to the wire, with Auckland young rider Danielle Maurer and Blue Rinse coming out on top after three gruelling days of competition.
Just 14 of the original 18 starters lined up on day three. Overnight leader Matthew Dickey on Kiwi Guard had a round he'd probably rather forget in the first, racking up 20 faults to drop him out of contention. Maurer and Blue Rinse started the second round with a rail in hand after both Sally Steiner on Annandale Wickliffe Brannigan and Vicki Wilson on Showtym Girl jumped clear. She had a few nervous moments, but rose to the occasion, notching up the biggest win in her career. The win went some way to making up for her finishing second in the Young Rider Series on the first day of competition. Steiner took second, with Wilson third and fourth with Showtym Girl and Wurlitzer respectively.
Dannevirke teen Logan Massie won the Open Pony Grand Prix on Kickin The Clouds, picking up just one time fault throughout the competition. Emily Fraser on Tony Pony jumped two super rounds to move up to second, with Ashburton's Lucinda Askin and Totem third.
Phillip Steiner and Annandale Waitangi Triple X took out the 1.20m NZ Championship, while the 1.10m NZ Championship was taken out by Prebbleton's Jessica Williamson and Bellwood Casanova. Ashburton's Lucinda Askin won the 1.10m Pony Championship.
FINAL RESULTS: June Cresswell Bomac Senior Horse Grand Prix: Billy Ramont (Havelock North) Nicalette NZPH, 1; Chris Harris (Alyesbury) Zilco Te Peka Luciano, 2; Billy Ramont (Havelock North) Stardom, 3; Adrian Bruce (Wellington) Witheze, 4.
Lysaght Horsecoaches of Canterbury Cathay Pacific One Star Grand Prix: Danielle Maurer (Auckland) Blue Rinse, 1; Sally Steiner (Tauranga) Annandale Wickliffe Brannigan, 2; Vicki Wilson (Whangarei) Showtym Girl, 3; Vicki Wilson (Whangarei) Wurlitzer, 4; Emma Power (Little River) Longridge Maverick, 5; Ross Smith (Burnham) Quite Cassini, 6.
Corofino II NZ 1.20m Horse Championship: Phillip Steiner (Tauranga) Annandale Waitangi Triple X, 1; Brittany Whelan (Dunedin) George Jetson, 2; Claudia Hay (Mosgiel) Euro Sport Heartbreaker, 3; Ross Smith (Burnham) Ajado 4; Matthew Dickey (Taranaki) Witzcellar, 6.
Rainer Irrigation NZ Open Pony Grand Prix: Logan Massie (Dannevirke) Kickin The Clouds, 1; Emily Fraser (Takapau) Tony The Pony, 2; Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Totem, 3; Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Bruno Rossi, 4; Kimberley Bird (Ashburton) Showtym Image, 5; Olivia Robertson (Christchurch) Sweet Addition, 6.
Terrace Heights Estate NZ 1.10m Horse Championship: Jessica Williamson (Prebbleton) Bellwood Cassanova, 1; Georgina Power (Little River) Waldorf, 2; Sarah Swarbrick (Amberley) Tricidity, 3; Samantha Peters (Burnham) Vera Mera Van, 4; Janet Ritchie (Culverden) Oh Dash It, 5; Kyle Timm (Auckland) LC Riviere Rouge, 6.
Sheds NZ 1.10m Pony Championship: Lucinda Askin (Ashburton) Mahoe Moon Frost, 1; Nicole White (Invercargill) Benson Dun It, 2; Kayla James (Christchurch) Moonlight Glow, 3; Rose Alfeld (Weedons) Ellangowan Khan, 4; Kimberley Bird (Ashburton) Bucc-A-Boo, 5; Nicole White (Invercargill) Tallyho Mystic, 6.
Global Performance Horses South Island Mitavite Young Rider Series: Katie Meredith (Kaiapoi) Streetwise, 1; Danielle Maurer (Auckland) Blue Rinse, 2; Stephanie Anderson (Whitianga) I Reckon, 3; Brad Cunningham (Christchurch) Cheltenham, 4; Matthew Dickey (Taranaki) Kiwi Guard, 5; Stacey Anderson (Christchurch) Saddlery Barn Cruiser, 6.
Canterbury Equine Clinic KiwiSpan Junior Rider Series: Harry Feast (West Melton) Critter, 1; Amanda Wilson (Whangarei) Showtym Commodore, 2; Brittany McLaughlin (Christchurch) Suzy Fog, 3; Olivia Robertson (Christchurch) Sea Minor, 4; Tessa Silcock (Nelson) Blade, 5; Bridget Hansen (Havelock North) Quickstep NZPH, 6.
Equilite IverQuantel Amateur Rider Series: Merrin Hain (Gisborne) Untouchable, 1; Genevieve Scott (Christchurch) Vermont, 2; Angela Frewer (Amberley) Donala Dundee, 3; Sophie Ferguson (Westland) Y-Puna Valusia, 4; Margaret Ridley (Rangiora) Clonmel, 5; Georgina Palmer (Rangiora) Celtic Grosve, 6.
Andretti Cushionride Seven Year Old Championship Breeding Series: Ross Smith (Burnham) Quite Cassini 1; Claudia Hay (Mosgiel) Euro Sport Heartbreaker, 2; Juliet Scott (Cave) Amarula MVNZ, 3; Amanda Wilson (Whangarei) Showtym Viking, 4; Chris Harris (Alyesbury) Zilco Te Peka Lotto, 5; Ross Smith (Burnham) Ajado, 6.
Numnahs NZ Ltd Xpo Saddle Blankets Mitavite Six Year Old Championship Breeding Series: Billy Ramont (Havelock North) Romeo NZPH, 1; Karen Riddle (Cambridge) Littoria WS, 2; Georgina Power (Little River) Waldorf 3; Kyle Timm (Auckland) LC Funny Lass, 4; Ross Smith (Burnham) Cesann, 5; Ross Smith (Burnham) Vera Mera Va, 6.
Astek Five Year Old Championship Breeding Series: Kate Taylor (Kurow) Landzone, 1; Kyle Timm (Auckland) LC Riviere Rouge, 2; Hayley Morris (Hawarden) Ka Pai Kiwi, 3; Bridget Hansen (Havelock North) Shakespear NZPH, 4; Phillip Steiner (Tauranga) Annandale Eros K, 5; Matthew Dickey (Taranaki) Kiwi Rock, 6.