Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready Storm to Stable View CIC3* Win

Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Phillip Dutton and I’m Sew Ready, a 14-year-old KWPN (Lupicor X Jarda, Elcaro) owned by John and Kristine Norton powered around cross country, producing one of just three double clear rounds to win Stable View’s inaugural CIC3*. Sitting sixth after the first two phases, they stopped the clock seven seconds under the optimum time.

“Jackson” was the direct reserve horse for Phillip’s World Equestrian Games mount Z, so Phillip had the horse very fit going in to Stable View. He will next head to France for Les Etoiles de Pau CCI4* next month, and Phillip said he wanted to use today’s cross country as a fitness run.

“He was ready to run a couple weeks ago at the WEG, so he was primed and ready,” Phillip said. “It’s good timing for his trip to France. He’s going to have to go fast there, so I thought I’d set out and see how he felt. The horse has turned into a really good cross country horse. I’m really proud of him.”

Phillip was recovering from a broken collarbone during last year’s Oktoberfest Horse Trials at Stable View, but he competed in the inaugural Advanced in 2016 when he won with Z. As for his thoughts on Capt. Mark Phillips’s cross country course, Phillip said, “It flows better than the year before and the footing is getting more improved.”

“Barry and Cyndy arguably have one of the best venues in the country now, so it’s very exciting for the Aiken area.”

Doug Payne and Getaway. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Tamie Smith withdrew Fleeceworks Royal this morning, who was second overnight, leaving the door open for Doug Payne and Getaway, Lisa Wall’s 11-year-old Oldenburg by Contendro, to take home the win, but they went a hair too slow, picking up 6.4 time penalties and settling for second on a score of 35.2. Getaway looked in excellent form ahead of the Boekelo CCIO3* in the Netherlands next month.

“He’s a beast. He’s continuing to get better and better about being efficient and adjustable on cross country,” Doug said. “He will in time be a whole lot faster, but at this point in his career I’m still pretty careful to make sure that he’s completely grounded mentally for every jump that we’re jumping. He’s super genuine and athletic, and he’s getting better and better.”

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Overnight leader Tamie Smith and Mai Baum, 12-year-old German Sport Horse (Loredano X Ramira, by Rike) owned by Alex Ahearn, Ellen Ahearn and Eric Markell, were having a cracking round until the Catawba Corners at 11AB, which caused the most trouble of any complex on course.

“That corner combination rode really hard. He left a stride out at the first corner, but ever since Phillip Dutton made that save with Mighty Nice at the Olympics, I’ve really tried to have that same ‘get-it-done’ mentality. He took the flag with him at the second corner, and his shoulders cleared the flag but his hind end didn’t. When the ground jury reviewed the video footage, they decided to remove the jumping penalties since he made the effort to jump the fence.”

Tamie and “Lexus” added 11.6 time penalties to finish third on 35.3 — a strong result in the horse’s first run back at the level since 2015.

Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie, a 15-year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred (Jetball X Tudnela) owned by Pierre Colin, Denise Lahey, and George and Gretchen Wintersteen, had the fastest clear round of the division, crossing the finish in 6:05 to move from ninth up to fourth overall on 36.8.

“Eddie roared around the cross country. We had an expensive rail yesterday, which was disappointing, but he’s fighting fit and felt fantastic today,” Boyd said. “I think this is a wonderful event. You have to take your hat off to Barry and Cyndy Olliff. This is turning into one of the premier CIC3* events of the year. The facility is unbelievable. The course is fantastic. I think Stable View is making a mark as a top destination event.”

Boyd and Christine Turner’s 11-year-old Canadian Warmblood mare Kyra (VDL Ulando H X Wellesley, by Weltstern), fourth overnight, picked up 20 penalties but still made the time — one second faster than her stablemate in fact — to finish eighth. Boyd also picked up a win in the Advanced division, finishing with ten points to spare with Christine Turner’s On Cue.

Elisa Wallace and Simply Priceless. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Fifth place went to Elisa Wallace and the Simply Priceless Syndicate’s 17-year-old Australian Thoroughbred Simply Priceless (Waterford Road X Faux Franc, Twig Moss), who looked stellar in his first international run since Kentucky CCI4* in April. They added 2.4 time penalties to their clear jumping round to finish on 37.5.

Sydney Conley Elliott and Carol Stephens’ 12-year-old Westphalian Cisko A (Cayetano L X Rhiannon M, Ribot) finished sixth having moved up from 12th after show jumping with a clear round and 9.6 time penalties to finish on 47.7 in their first international run since Great Meadow CIC3* in June.

Shoutout to Autumn Schweiss and her 14-year-old Thoroughbred/Irish Sport Horse by Houmayoun, Oakport Strauss. They posted the third and final double clear round to move from 19th to finish in 10th place in their first international run since the Jersey Fresh CCI3* in May.

Sydney Conley Elliott and Cisko A. Photo by Leslie Threlkeld.

Looking to the CIC2*, Heather Morris and Charlie Tango held their overnight lead to win the division on 32.1. Joe Meyer and Buccaneer added just 2.4 time penalties to move all the way from 11th to finish second. Jonathan Holling and Dalanteretto round out the top three, adding 6.4 time penalties and moving up six places.

In the CIC*, Tamie Smith and Danito double clear on cross country to win on a 24.0. Jenny Caras and Fernhill Full Throttle finished second on their dressage score of 28.4. Clayton Fredericks and FE Smokey Water FBW added 2.8 time penalties across the country to finish third on 29.4.

As a venue, Stable View just keeps getting bigger and better, and we’re looking forward to the future here at this beautiful facility. Thank you to Barry and Cyndi Olliff for their hospitality and dedication to the sport. Go Eventing.

5:45 p.m. EST: This report has been updated following the ground jury’s decision to remove Tamie Smith and Mai Baum’s jumping penalties.

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