DAVID BLAKE WIN 34,000 DOLLAR 1.50 CLASSIC WITH HIS NEW HORSE “BINKIE”
Giving Binkie time to recuperate from a string of stellar performances at Tryon Summer 1, Blake was impressed with the gelding’s efficiency and carefulness in the ring today. “He felt super. He had last week off and it’s great for him to come back now in the same good form he left with after his big win on Saturday night,” he said.
“The prize money here is as good as anywhere in the world and we’re in top form here,” added Blake. “The team and the horses are happy and I am truly grateful for the opportunity. I’m thankful to the Dvorkin family and the Pine Hollow Farm team for making these wins possible. It wouldn’t happen without them.”
Final Results for $34,000 Suncast® Classic 1.50m FEI
1. BINKIE, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Larino x Whisper B
DAVID BLAKE (IRL), Pine Hollow Farm: 0/0/45.38
2. CASSINJA, 2005 Holsteiner mare by Cassini I x Celina I
ALISON ROBITAILLE (USA), Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Firestone: 0/4/39.84
3. BULL RUN’S TESTIFY, 2004 Selle Francais gelding by Dollar Du Murier x Marquise Des Monts
KRISTEN VANDERVEEN (USA), Bull Run Jumpers, Inc: 1/69.1
4. CALIFA LS, 2003 La Silla stallion by Carthago x Norappa La Silla
MARK BLUMAN (COL), Stransky’s Mission Farms, Inc: 1/69.38
5. CASPER, 2003 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Cardento x Ronja
LORCAN GALLAGHER (IRL), Sweet Oak Farm: 1/69.89
6. BALOU DE REVENTON, 2006 Oldenburg stallion by Cornet Obolensky x Georgia
LIUBOV KOCHETOVA (RUS), Liubov Kochetova: 1/70.61
7. BUGATTI VDL, 2006 Dutch Warmblood stallion by Silverstone x Uzamieka VDL
CANDICE KING (USA), Bellissimo, LLC: 1/70.63
8. LUKE SKYWALKER 46, 2005 Oldenburg gelding by Lord Pezi x Shakira
PAIGE JOHNSON (USA), Salamander Farm: 1/70.65