Zoe Brown & Immer Fortuna Fly to the Top in the Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5*

By Jumper News on 2026-07-03

Calgary, Canada – July 02, 2026 – Australia’s Zoe Brown reigned supreme in the $32,609 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* – 1.50m, one of the feature competitions of the North American Tournament CSI 5* & CSI 2*, the concluding event of the renowned Spruce Meadows Summer Series at Spruce Meadows. Partnering with the talented Immer Fortuna, Brown delivered two faultless performances before stopping the jump-off clock in an unbeatable 39.25 seconds to secure the victory.

Brown’s winning partner, Immer Fortuna, is a 2013 grey Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) gelding by Berlin out of Colandro. The pair combined precision and speed in the jump-off, comfortably outpacing the rest of the field to earn the win. Mexico’s Eugenio Garza Perez (MEX) finished second aboard Chalouries PS after producing a double-clear effort, being timed in 41.11 seconds during the tiebreaker.

Ty Simpson (USA) completed the podium with Fany Car, also fault-free on both rounds while crossing the final timers in 42.23 seconds.

The jump-off featured three combinations that managed to keep all the rails in place, setting up a battle against the clock. Brown wasted no time, riding an efficient and forward track that proved untouchable. Garza Perez also produced a polished round but finished nearly two seconds adrift of the winning pace, while Simpson rounded out the top three with another consistent double-clear performance.

As the final stop of the Spruce Meadows Summer Series, the North American Tournament once again showcased world-class sport, with international riders delivering high-quality performances throughout the week. Brown’s victory aboard Immer Fortuna capped off the CSI 5* competition in impressive fashion, adding another memorable result to the prestigious venue’s summer calendar.

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Final Results – $32,609 Friends of the Meadows Cup CSI 5* – 1.50m

1) Zoe Brown (AUS) & Immer Fortuna – 0 / 0 – 39.25

2) Eugenio Garza Perez (MEX) & Chalouries PS – 0 / 0 – 41.11

3) Ty Simpson (USA) & Fany Car – 0 / 0 – 42.23

FULL RESULTS

Source: World Equestrian Center