Wilmington, Ohio – March 01, 2025 – The $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix of Winter Classic 12 saw an eight-horse jump-off over FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn’s (IRL) track with some of World Equestrian Center – Wilmington’s (WEC) fastest competitors. Ultimately, it was a race between Richard Rinehart (USA) and Izzy Beisel with their final two mounts for the top spot.

Beisel and one of her top rides, Vegas H (Valentino x Cobrah), a 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, went in the middle of the pack to claim a quick time of 35.457 seconds. The pair went into the lead until Beisel returned to beat her own time.

Aboard her 12-year-old Selle Francais gelding, Diaz Barbotiere (Messire Ardent x Quambera Barbotiere), she was even quicker around the track to stop the clock in 34.595 seconds.

The lead did not hold for long as Rinehart was the final entry to go with the 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Captain America 10 (Contendro).

“I really thought Izzy was going to win,” Rinehart laughed. “But I thought, you know, let’s give it a try here! Captain was really on his game.”

Rinehart made up the time, adding one more stride in the second line to find a more efficient turn back on the one-stride to just catch the win in 34.26 seconds.

“It is actually our first grand prix win together. My son Luke [Rinehart] has won a prix on him, but I finally got my turn,” Rinehart made note of his special win with his long-term resident, ‘Captain’.

The community at WEC – Wilmington was strong, as barn-mates, friends and exhibitors cheered supportively by the in-gate. “It was a great course and a great night. It was a really fair test. I am really proud of everybody,” Rinehart shared.

Final Results – $30,000 Standlee Grand Prix

1) Richard Rinehart (USA) & Captain America 10, Catherine Rinehart | 0 | 34.26

2) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Diaz Barbotiere, Izzy Beisel | 0 | 34.595

3) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Vegas H, David Beisel | 0 | 35.457

4) Sarah Meier (USA) & Nightshade SCF, Sarah Meier | 0 | 35.947

5) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Triskel De Kerliven, Liz Hutchinson | 0 | 36.114

6) Richard Rinehart (USA) & The Diamant Rose Z, Luke Rinehart | 4 | 33.774

7) Lani Hutchison (USA) & Duc de Jentiere, Lani Hutchison | 4 | 39.409

8) Izzy Beisel (USA) & Contigo, David Beisel | 4 | 73.24

9) Charlotte Clark (USA) & Gold D’elle, Charlotte Clark | 4 | 75.332

10) Sarah Meier (USA) & Spicebomb, Sarah Meier | 4 | 76.183

Source: Press Release from World Equestrian Center

Photos: © World Equestrian Center / Winslow Photography

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