Wilmington, Ohio – September 28, 2024 – The $50,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix was the highlight event Saturday afternoon at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) Fall Classic I. A talented field of horse-and-athlete combinations tried their hand at Bobby Murphy’s tracks, with only three advancing to the jump-off.
Loic Cannaert (BEL) led the pack over the short course and ultimately posted the only double clear effort of the evening to secure the win.
Cannaert spoke highly of Orpen Horses’ winning mount Ultimately Cooley (O.B.O.S Quality 004 x Tiamo Diamant): “I have had Cooley for a while now. I have done some big classes and big shows with him. He has been so incredible for me. He has taught me so much. He deserved this win. He always gives 100 percent. I am very grateful that the owners give me the opportunity.”
Riding for Declan and Cassandra Opren of Orpen Horses, Cannaert was surrounded by an outpouring of support as he led the victory gallop.
“They are the best team. The chances and the support that Declan and Cassandra [Orpen] give me is unbelievable. They have done so much for me and I could never have dreamed to have people to support me like this. They are the best.”
Securing a fault free round in 34.395 seconds, Cannaert and the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding claimed victory.
Second place finishers in Thursday’s Welcome Stake, Tina Robinson (USA) and her own eight-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare, Quetza Hero & DB (Baloubet Du Rouet x Mokka Hero P&V), earned their second red ribbon of the week with an unfortunate four fault score in 35.825 seconds.
Molly Kindness (USA) and her own nine-year-old Warmblood mare, HJ Blind Date (Quindao x Tupasy Cordada), earned third place with four faults in 38.675 seconds.
Final Results – $50,000 Buckeye Nutrition Grand Prix
1) Loic Cannaert (BEL) & Ultimately Cooley, Orpen Horses | 0 | 34.395
2) Tina Robinson (USA) & Quetza Hero D&B, Verve Equestrian | 4 | 35.825
3) Molly Kindness (USA) & HJ Blind Date, Molly Kindness | 4 | 38.675
4) Loic Cannaert (BEL) & Magic, Orpen Horses | 4 | 64.993
5) Garrett Warner (USA) & Nambino VD Guldennagel Z,Shadow Creek South | 4 | 66.541
6) Molly Kindness (USA) & Liber T, Mole Hill Jm Ltd. | 4 | 68.471
7) Luke Rinehart (USA) & Captain America 10, Catherine Rinehart | 4 | 69.247
8) Lani Hutchison (USA) & Duc De Jentiere, Lani Hutchison | 4 | 72.08
9) Kady Abrahamson (USA) & Montevideo VDL, Abrahamson Equestrian LLC | 4 | 72.97
10) Lauren Hester (USA) & Canterella Van De Hogebrog Z, Hester Equestrian LLC | 4 | 74.659
Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center
Photos: © WEC / Winslow Photography
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