Wellington, Florida – January 6, 2020 – The 2019 ESP Holiday Finale concluded last Sunday with Jordan Coyle (IRL) and Essenar Crixus winning the $50,000 Equiline Holiday Finale Grand Prix in the International Arena.

The Irishman and Elan Farm’s 10-year-old bay Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x Ard Vdl Douglas) flew through the jump-off timers in 40.381 seconds while registering no penalties in to secure the victory.

Wilhelm Genn (GER) and Van Gogh (Numero Uno x Burnstein), owned by Wilhelm & Patty Genn, came in a close second after completing the jump-off in 40.76 seconds.

Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) and his Dena-Sienne (Van Gogh x Animo) rounded out the podium with a time of 39.47 seconds and four faults.

Daniel Coyle (IRL) & Essenar Crixus pictured with ringmaster Steve Rector and Kelly Molinari of Equiline

“He [Essenar Crixus] just turned 10. I’ve had him for about 5 months, so I’m still getting to know him, but he should be able to do some bigger classes and be very competitive. He’s definitely fast enough,” Coyle shared. “For such a big horse, he’s actually quite easy to ride.”

Course designer Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) welcomed 45 entries to the first round, with only four returning for the jump-off. “I was lucky I was last to go, so I got to watch everyone. I actually thought I was a lot faster than Wilhelm [Genn], so I slowed down to the last jump which nearly caught me. It was a lot closer than I thought. I’m just delighted,” Coyle concluded.

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Source: Press release from PBIEC – Palm Beach International Equestrian Center

Photos: © ESP / PBIEC / Anne Gittins Photography