Wilmington, Ohio – Lani Hutchison (USA) rose to the top of the leaderboard once again at WEC – Wilmington Winter Classic IX, marking her second consecutive $30,000 Grand Prix victory with her own Duc de Jentiere (Vagabond De La Pomme).

Anderson Lima (BRA) designed the tracks that Hutchison found technical, “I try to ride in the moment. Today was probably one of the more difficult tracks that I have jumped. I was super happy with how I rode from 11 to 12. Typically, when I am clear, the last line is a make it or break it moment. He was super today. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

Despite the difficulty, Hutchison proved dominant in the class as the only one to jump a clear effort to take the win.

Hutchison was thrilled with her 12-year-old Selle Français gelding’s back-to-back wins and was accompanied by the cheerful team at Kendalwood Farm in the winner’s circle.

“It is crazy winning two in a row! I have worked so hard to figure out this horse. Going into today, I was thinking of last week. He jumped super on Thursday. I went out with the mentality that if I could go clear, maybe it would be a short jump-off again. He just blows me away every day.”

Rachael Lively (USA) piloted A Horse Of Course’s eight-year-old Warmblood gelding, Wavo Alvaro (Cento Lano Arcus x Wavo Aretha), to second place with four faults in 82.461 seconds.

Third place honors were awarded to Kendra Gohr (USA) and Bethany Parins’ 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Rocsegreto (Roc USA x Mercedes), with eight faults in 80.34 seconds.

Final Results – $30,000 Grand Prix of Wilmington

1) Lani Hutchison (USA) & Duc de Jentiere, Lani Hutchison | 0 | 76.307

2) Rachael Lively (USA) & Wavo Alvaro, A Horse Of Course LLC | 4 | 82.461

3) Kendra Gohr (USA) & Rocsegreto, Bethany Parins | 8 | 80.34

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © World Equestrian Center / Winslow Photography

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