Calgary, Alberta, Canada – June 28, 2019 – The second half of the 2019 Spruce Meadows Summer Series began yesterday with the ‘Pan American‘ CSI 5*, presented by Rolex. Over 360 horses participated in the FEI Veterinary Inspection earlier in the week to be eligible for FEI competitions.

Ninety-five horse/rider combinations eagerly started the $36,1000 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5*  at Meadows on the Green. It would be another win for the Irish as Dermott Lennon, aboard MJM Pursuit (Aldato x Limmerick), laid down the fastest clear round in a time of 53.84 seconds.

Irish teammate Conor Swail and GK Coco Chanel (Clarimo x Lerano) would do his best to catch Lennon, but would settle for second place with a clear round and a time of 56.74 seconds.

Patricio Pasquel (MEX) and Babel (Billy du Lys x Quimera) completed the podium backed by a penalty-free performance in 57.58 seconds.

Results – $36,100 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5*

Place / Rider / Country / Horse / Penalties / Time

1. Dermott Lennon (IRL) & MJM Pursuit – 0 / 53.84

2. Conor Swail (IRL) & GK Coco Chanel – 0 / 56.74

3. Patricio Pasquel (MEX) & Babel – 0 / 57.58

4. Andrew Welles (USA) & Serpico – 0 / 57.76

5. Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) & Collin – 0 / 57.84

6. Jordan Coyle (IRL) & Bold Prinz – 0 / 57.91

7. Nikolaj Hein Ruus (DEN) & Crusador Z – 0 / 58.88

9. Saree Gordon Solanki (ISR) & Azuro 108 – 0 / 59.09

10. Rowan Willis (AUS) & Zipiro – 0 / 59.72

11. John Perez Bohm (COL) & Desperado DN – 0 / 59.83

12. Mclain Ward (USA) & Rapidash – 0 / 59.91

For full results, please click here.

Source: Press release from Spruce Meadows Media

Photo: © Spruce Meadows Media / Mike Sturk