Wellington, Florida, USA – December 01, 2023 – The International Arena of the Wellington International was home to some of the biggest names of the noble sport from Wednesday to Sunday as it hosted the ESP Holiday & Horses CSI 4*.

Jumper competition continued Friday morning with the $39,000 Score at the Top 1.45m taking place in the International Arena. Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) ran away with the win aboard Lord Lucio, owned by Astemis Equestrian Farm. 

A total of thirty-two entries tested the course with nearly half putting in a clear ride. Twelfth to test the course was Pessoa and his mount, Lord Lucio, laying down the quickest clear ride with a time of 64.01 seconds.

Caroline Mawhinney (USA) had a clean effort in 65.27 seconds with her own entry, Stella Levista, for the second-place title.

Winner of the $50,000 TRM  Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 4* the previous day, Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) earned another top three finish, this time by riding HFG Quaman, the Santa Cecilia Stables-owned entry, stopping the timers in 65.60 seconds.  

Final Results – $39,000 Score at the Top 1.45m CSI 4*

1) Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) & Lord Lucio – 0 – 64.01

2) Caroline Mawhinney (USA) & Stella Levista – 0 – 65.27

3) Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) & HFG Quaman – 0 – 65.60

Source: Press Release (edited) from Wellington International

Photo: © Wellington International / Sportfot

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