Blenheim CCI*** International Horse Trials

PIPPA SETS THE STANDARD

Pippa Funnell and Ensign rode into a strong lead on the first day of dressage at the Blenheim horse trials.

The combination was ninth at last year’s European Championships at Blenheim and return as one of the favourites for the title here this year, a title Pippa has won on four previous occasions.

Ensign an 11 year-old Thoroughbred by Mandalus was bought out of racing and started his new career as an eventer when he was eight. “In fairness to the horse this is only his fourth season and it will be interesting to see how he has come on in the year – Blenheim last year was a big test for him and he was definitely green,” said Pippa. “But it’s good to be back and I am looking forward to a good competition.”

Pippa and Ensign currently have 6.5 penalties in hand over second placed Jeanette Brakewell and Jo Stokes Equinox Sidewinder, a British bred gelding by Lantyans Playboy. Jeanette has ridden the ten-year-old for three seasons and the combination was eighth at Burgie two-star and has completed Bramham three-star level twice. “As he has got older he has got more confident – I like him a lot,” said Jeanette. “The course is big and wide – there are lots of big square fences – you certainly can’t be off your guard.”

Fresh from the World Equestrian Games in Aachen with another team silver medal in his clutches, William Fox-Pitt and Birthday Night, one of three rides over the weekend for William, are third.

Dressage, judged by Swiss rider and judge Christian Landolt, British judge Jane Tolley and David Lee from Ireland, will recommence on Friday at 9.30am with the New Zealand combination of Dan Jocelyn and Special Advocate first in the arena.

Blenheim Three Day Event CCI***

Entries

81
ADMIRAL BRUNY, Bay Gelding, 15.3, 15, Strong Gale, Rhymaround
Carolyne Ryan-Bell
Mrs Gillian Morris-Adams & Mrs Carolyn Taylor & Rider

12
ARIEL SPIRIT, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 12, Astral Master
Rebecca Gibbs
Mrs Evelyn Inglin

71
AUTUMN DANCER II, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 10, Prince of Darkness, Cedar Breeze
Louise Skelton
Mr Richard Broadhead

43
BADGER BEST, Grey Gelding, 16.2, 10, Young Edmund, Monmore Lass
Emily Lee
Mrs Sarah Pelham & Rider

59
BIG EL, Dark Bay Gelding, 17.1, 15, Strong Statement, Nasslan
Dee Kennedy
Rider

47
BIRTHDAY NIGHT, Dark Bay Gelding, 16.3, 11, Moot Point, Lady Nightshade
William Fox-Pitt
Mrs Jane Walter & Sir Michael Turner

42
BOWJANGLE, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 10, Zesco
Simon Lucey
Rider

44
BRIARLANDS FIREWOOD, Chestnut Gelding, 16.2, 14, Balinrobe Boy, Briarland Firelight
Bryony Wilson
Rider

62
BRUCE ROCK, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 12
Louisa Brassey
Rider

84
COTTAGE CRAFT SPIRALS, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 10, Aran, Imaculate Stepper
Sarah Cohen
Mr Richard Harding & Mrs Billie Harding

25
CROWN OBSIDIAN, Grey Roan Gelding, 16.3, 10, Greeton Du Rezidal, My Crown Amethyst
Fiona Forsyth
Rider

58
DIAMOND MANATI, Chestnut Gelding, 16.3, 15, Diamond Serphant
Chris King
Mrs Lyn How

50
EL ZORRO, Chestnut Gelding, 16.1, 10, Hercorose, Swallowsbrook Michelle
Rosie Bowie
Rider

49
ENSIGN, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 11, Mandalus, Le Tricolore Token
Pippa Funnell
Mrs Jennifer Nolan & Rider

8
EQUINOX SIDEWINDER, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 10, Lantyans Playboy, Hi-De-Hi
Jeanette Brakewell
Miss Jo-Ann Stokes

60
FAERE VISION, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 12, Ben Faerie, Virgo
Jo May
Mr Peter May

88
FERNDALE BALLYHEEN, Dark Brown Gelding, 16.0, 11, Rich Rebel, Ambert II
Jo Chipperfield
Mrs Oriel Gordon

80
FIRST FLIGHT II, Chestnut Gelding, 17.0, 14, Laughtons Flight, Knock Aulin Slipper
Kristina Cook
Ms Polly Samson

1
GENTLE GEORGE, Grey Gelding, 15.2, 14, Aberlou
Tristram Owers
Rider

20
GOLD RUSH III, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 11, Catherston Goldstorm, Westwood Bounty
Jonathan Chapman
Rider

5
HUGO'S THERE III, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 10, Staseman Magna, Midnight Flit
Jo Chipperfield
Mrs Irene Graham

57
HUNTERS LEGEND, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 10, Welton Apollo, Hunters Freespirit VII
Dominic Ruane
Mrs Heather Butler

56
IMPERIAL CAVALIER, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 9, Cavalier Royale, Gene Pool
Vicky Brake
Rider & Mrs Pamela Brake

3
INSTANT REACTION, Chestnut Gelding, 16.1, 11, Frinton, Amber
Virginia Turnbull
Mr Will Turnbull & Rider

89
JAKATA, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 8, Abdulah
Julia Crowson
Stamford Stone Co Ltd

40
LOOK OUT, Iron Grey Gelding, 16.1, 10, Looking for
Julie Tew
Mrs Holly Farr & Rider & Mrs Vicky Tew

2
MACCHIATO, Bay Gelding, 17.0, 8, Octante
William Fox-Pitt
Mrs Jane Kier & Rider

9
MAJOR SWEEP, Brown Gelding, 16.3, 13, Euphemism
Rodney Powell
Mr R C Boucher & Mrs R C Boucher & Mrs Penelope Buckler

41
MASTER FRED, Chestnut Gelding, 16.2, 14, Astral Master, Freya
Richard Waygood
Miss Anne Colliass

55
MERCURY RISING, Chestnut Gelding, 16.1, 9, Primitive Rising, Star Route
Tom Mills
Rider

6
MONARCH'S ROCK, Brown Gelding, 17.0, 10, Rock King, Gameover Lady
Beanie Hughes
Steele-Watt Syndicate

27
ORBIT DANCER, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 13, Jurado, Dance Dress
Daniel Sibley
Mrs Betty Hoskin

95
PARKMORE ED, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 13, Parkmore Night, Bodalmore Lass
William Fox-Pitt
Mr Philip Adkins

54
PARTY WINGS, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 11, Kiltealy Spring, Bally Houra Panache
Emily Lochore
Mrs Rosemary Kingzett

19
PATRIS FILIUS, Skewbald Gelding, 15.1, 12
Olivia Haddow
Rider

46
REST HILL, Bay Mare, 16.1, 12, Jarger, Toska
Tristram Owers
Mr Guy Avis

92
RUNNING ON EMPTY, Chestnut Gelding, 16.0, 9, Anshan, Kiss In The Dark
Jeanette Brakewell
Mr Mark Johnson & Mrs Yvonne Mott

53
SIR PERCIVAL III, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 9, Puissance
Francis Whittington
Mrs Margrete Paget

90
SNOWFLAKE, Grey Gelding, 16.2, 9, Relief Pitcher, Saucy Syl VII
Beanie Hughes
Mrs Caroline Brooks

35
SOLCUM MAXIMUS, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 12, Solcum Dillanald, Solcum Jackie
Joss Gray
The Catch 22 Syndicate

28
SPRING FEVER V, Chestnut Gelding, 16.2, 15, Spring Elegance
Niall Fergusson
Rider

70
SPRINGBOK 1V, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 11, Creden Herewardian, Horsehill Birthday Blond
Daisy Dick
Mrs Caroline Dick & Mrs Jennifer Melbourne & Rider

91
STANHOPES TOKALOSH, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 9, Stanhopes Diddicoy, Stanhopes Katie
Lucy Holliday
The Hon Mrs Mary Holliday & Rider

31
STATHAM SABU, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 12, Fairlyn Gemini
Denis Matthews
Rider

85
SUSPENCE VT, Grey Gelding, 16.3, 11, Silvio, It's Me
Nick Gauntlett
Mrs Jane Bowyer & Mrs Rachel Price

94
SWANG RYAN, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 10, Fleetwater Opposition, Crackers
Tristram Owers
Mr Michael Roe & Mrs Naomi Knox

16
THE OSTLER, Grey Gelding, 16.3, 16, Fire Rocket, Donna Capella VII
Natasha Eddery
Mrs Carolyn Eddery

33
TOKEN GESTURE, Skewbald Gelding, 16.0, 10, Token of Honour, Jenny
Caron Myles
Miss Katrina Myles & Rider

87
TUDOR FLAME, Chestnut Gelding, 16.1, 14, Tudorville, Come What May
Virginia Turnbull
Mr Will Turnbull & Rider

21
TUDOR ROMANCE, Bay Mare, 16.0, 10, Quendel De Bournival, Helen Tudor
Vicky Tuffs
Rider

68
TWO FOR JOY, Skewbald Gelding, 15.1, 16, Shaab, Blue Seagull
Polly Jackson
Bournston Developments Ltd

29
VALDEMAR, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 11, Roberto Skorgaard, Tug Along
Hannah Bate
Warlock Kaite

69
WATCH IT, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 10
Simon Lawrance
Mr Sam Brodie

32
WAYLAID, Grey Gelding, 16.2, 12, Welton Crackerjack, Tuscan Butterfly
Bryony Holloway
Mrs Marilyn Harvey & Rider

22
WISE CHOICE, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 12, Black Jack
Clare Austin
Rider

83
WOODFALLS PURE GOLD, Chestnut Gelding, 16.3, 11, Golden Bash, Ballinknockane Lassie
Lucy Wiegersma
Mr John Lyne

17
WOODLANDS TALISMAN, Bay Gelding, 16.0, 16, Inline, Woodlands Mystic
Hannah Bucknell
Rider

93
ZINZAN II, Dark Brown Gelding, 17.3, 8
Rodney Powell
Mr & Mrs R C Boucher & Mr David Hamilton & Mrs Penelope Buckler

63
BLACK ODYSSEY, Black Mare, 16.1, 12, Orient Way, Sonata Suite
Sammi McLeod
Mrs Jenny Walker

67
NOBLE OPPOSITION, Bay Gelding, 16.1, 9, Fleetwater Opposition
Sam Griffiths
Mr John Johnston & Mrs Karen Searle

36
PHANTOM PURSUIT, Brown Gelding, 17.0, 12, Perfect Answer, Lampress
Tim Boland
Rider

82
SECRET PICNIC, Bay Mare, 16.1, 10
Stephen Way
Mrs Helen Macri & Miss Kate Hort

34
SHERIDAN PARK, Dark Brown Gelding, 16.0, 12, Trustful
Wyndham St John
Rider

76
IBBLE DIBBLE II, Chestnut Gelding, 16.2, 9, Taldi, Kiltealy Bess
Anna Warnecke
Mrs Anneliese Warnecke

65
JACKO'S DELIGHT, Bay Gelding, 16.2, 11, Ard Wacko Jacko, Credo's Delight
Stefanie Thompson
Mrs Eva Thompson & Rider & Mr H R Thompson

51
FLAMENCO STAR, Chestnut Gelding, 17.0, 10, Step Together, Chans Little Blade
Jonty Evans
Mr John McShane

61
SUPER SEAL, Dark Brown Gelding, 16.2, 12, Imperial Seal, Ships Lady
Philippa Mains
Rider

24
UPWARD TREND, Grey Gelding, 17.0, 11, Tax Trends
Pip Peters
Mr Richard Ames

64
BLACK DRUM, Brown Gelding, 16.1, 12, Drums of Time, Floral Princess
Annabel Wigley
Rider

18
HAKA , Chestnut Gelding, 15
Neil Spratt
Miss Ali Mead

77
SILBURY HILL, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 8, Maxamillion Saluut, Woolpit Waddle
Andrew Nicholson
Mr Paul Ridgeon

52
SPECIAL ADVOCATE, Brown Gelding, 16.2, 12, Criminal Law, Somebody Special VII
Dan Jocelyn
Mr Alan Hibbert & Mrs Jennifer Hibbert & Rider

11
CLOSE THE DEAL, Chestnut Gelding, 16.1, 12, Art Deco, Foolish Friday
Bonnie Mosser
Ms Rebecca Polan

23
EL PRIMERO, Bay Gelding, 15.2, 0, Dr Dan Eyes, Classic Allure
Sara Mittleider
Rider

75
LE SAMURAI, Bay Gelding, 16.3, 10
Amy Tryon
Miss Robin Fischer

66
SOMERSET 11, Bay Gelding, 17.3, 8
Sara Dierks
Mrs Edith Hornberger Hunter & Mr Christopher Desino & Mrs Carole Kozumplik

78
THE GOOD WITCH, Bay Mare, 15.2, 10
Jennifer Wooten
Mrs Daisy Tognazzini

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