Calgary, Canada – June 06, 2026 – The Duncan Ross Cup – 1.50m served as Saturday’s feature CSI 5* competition on the All Canada Ring at the Spruce Meadows Continental. Designed by FEI Course Designer Tom Holden (IRL), the challenging first-round track featured 12 obstacles and 15 jumping efforts, with athletes required to complete the course within the 75s time allowed.

Of the starting field, six horse/rider combinations produced fault-free rounds and advanced to the jump-off, setting the stage for an exciting race against the clock.

Coming all the way from across the pond, Donald Whitaker (GBR) rode for the 2025 BMO Nations’ Cup winning team) of Great Britain delivered a flawless jump-off performance aboard Solensky VD Messidor, stopping the clock in 36.85 seconds to secure the victory.

Second place went to fellow Briton and cousin Robert Whitaker (GBR), while Canada’s Amy Millar (CAN) completed the podium with a strong third-place finish.

Don’t miss the feature competitions on the All Canada Ring this Sunday: the Canadian Utilities Cup – 1.45m and the AKITA Drilling Grand Prix, presented by Rolex CSI 5* – 1.60m.

Final Results – $18,116 Duncan Ross Cup – 1.50m

1) Donald Whitaker (GBR) & Solenska VD Messidor – 0 / 0 – 36.85

2) Robert Whitaker (GBR) & Equine America Gentlemen VH Heldhof – 0 / 0 – 37.30

3) Amy Millar (CAN) & Jagger HX – 0 / 0 – 43.27

Source: Press Release from Spruce Meadows Media

Photos: © Spruce Meadows Media / Dave Chidley

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