Wellington, United States – March 06, 2026 – After a stellar career all the way up to FEI-level, Mimi Gochman (USA) has become a familiar name at the top of the noble sport the past two years. It was no different on Friday’s $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 9 CSI 5* during the 9th week of the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at Wellington International.

Gochman among the eight that returned for course designer Alan Wade’s (IRL) jump-off track. Rounding out the podium at 37.89 seconds, Gochman (USA)  and Iron Maiden, an 11-year-old Zangersheide gelding owned by Rocking Basilisk Farms, took home third.

Hosting 12 weeks of FEI competition, WEF runs at Wellington International through March 29 in Wellington, FL. 

Final Results – $116,100 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round IX CSI 5*

1) Ben Maher (GBR) & Enjeu de Grisien – 0 / 0 – 36.39

2) Nayel Nassar (EGY) & ESI Ali – 0 / 0 – 37.00

3) Mimi Gochman (USA) & Iron Maiden – 0 / 0 – 37.89

Source: Press Release from Wellington International

Photos: © Wellington International / Cassidy Klein

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