Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued with another exhilarating week of elite show jumping at Hits Post Time Farm. Thursday’s $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup brought another intense showdown, with Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Carnlea Premier Balou, Ridersmith’s 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Balou Du Rouet x Cavalier Royale), delivering an unbeatable jump-off time of 42.098 seconds to secure the win.

Hot on their heels, Kirk Webby (NZL) and Cameron 38, Andrea Clark’s talented Mecklenburg gelding (Cellestial x Lord Kemm), claimed second place with a close 42.216 seconds.

Oliver McCarthy (IRL) guided Jack Sparrows, Ashfield Stable’s 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) gelding (Douglas x Pilot), to the final clear first-round effort, but had four faults in the jump-off to complete the top three.

Final Results – $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup

1) Robert Blanchette (IRL) & Carnlea Premier Balou – 0 / 0 – 42.098

2) Kirk Webby (NZL) & Cameron 38 – 0 / 0 – 42.216

3) Oliver McCarthy (IRL) & Jack Sparrows – 0 / 4 – 43.990

Source: Press Release from Hits Horse Shows

Photos: © Hits Horse Shows / ESI Photography

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