Thermal, United States –  February 22, 2026 – Lane Clarke was riding for more than a blue ribbon in Sunday’s $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic – 1.45m at Desert International Horse Park. Second place with a time of 45.174 seconds went to Ian McFarlane (USA) and Kimberly HX, owned by Sahana Ganesan.

While Sunday marked the conclusion of Desert Circuit 7, presented by Spotlight 29 Casino, competition at Desert International Horse Park continues through March 29, 2026, with three more weeks of Desert Circuit, followed by two weeks of the all-new Desert Spring Fling. To learn more about all events at DIHP, click here.

Final Results – $40,000 FarmVet Open Classic – 1.45m

1) Lane Clarke (AUS) & Venom – 0 / 0 – 42.447

2) Ian McFarlane (USA) & Kimberly HX – 0 / 0 – 45.174

3) James Chawke (IRL) & Charice – 0 / 0 – 45.206

Source: Press Release from Desert International Horse Park

Photo: © DIHP / High Desert Sport Photo

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