Phillip and Whisper through the water
Phillip recovered from his earlier fall with Indie to storm around the CCI*** double clear with Mystery Whisper, widening his lead over Karen and Veronica to almost 8 points–meaning he’ll have just shy of two rails in hand tomorrow.
Karen and Veronica
Michael and Jude’s Law
Karen and Veronica added two time penalties to their score to stay in second, and Michael and Jude’s Law ran around the course in 9:40, the fastest of the division, for third.
Buck and Reggie
Hawley Bennett-Awad and 5 O’Clock Somewhere
Problems were spread around the course: Kadi Eykamp retired after picking up a second stop on her second trip through the water; Michelle Mueller and Amistad had a stop at the ditch; Ronald and Master Rose had a run-out at the bottom of the mountain complex; Pam and Sea Lion had a stop at the brush into the first water, and Lynn and Donner had a run-out late on course after looking strong through the majority.
All in all, the weather’s been ideal, are galloping well, and many made or were close to the time–even with a stop.
CCI*** Leaders:
1. Phillip Dutton/Mystery Whisper – 32.60
2. Karen O’Connor/Veronica – 39.60
3. Michael Pollard/Jude’s Law – 43.60
4. Selena O’Hanlon/Colombo – 45.80
5. Bruce Davidson Jr/Ballynoecastle RM – 46.40
6. Laine Ashker/Anthony Patch – 48.00
7. Hawley Bennett – Awad/5 O’Clock Somewhere – 50.00
8. Stephen Bradley/Leyland – 52.40
9. Shandiss Wewiora/Rockfield Grant Juan – 56.60
10. Michele Mueller/Amistad – 49.80
[Scores]
