Fair Hill Jog Report & Photo Gallery: All Pass CCI3*; Two Out in CCI2*

Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda. Photo by Jenni Autry.

We just wrapped up a soggy three-hour long first horse inspection at the Dutta Corp Fair Hill International, with 112 total horses presenting in the CCI2* and 54 presenting in the CCI3*.

The CCI2* jogged first, with the riders who went early in the order getting pelted with rain. Six horses in all were sent to the holding box: Quasar, On the Rocks, Flintstar, Sempre Fino, Running Wolfe and Old Man Moel. Flintstar was withdrawn from the holding box, while the other horses all passed upon re-inspection.

April Simmonds’ weekend ended early when the ground jury spoke to her after jogging and did not accept Impressively Done.

As a result of Flintstar’s withdrawal and Impressively Done’s elimination, Erin Sylvester and Mettraise were accepted off the wait list, and Callie Evans and Glendening Avis moved from the CCI3* to the CCI2*.

Two riders ultimately didn’t make it off the CCI2* wait list: Andrew McConnon with Ziggy and Waylon Roberts with his second horse.

The rain picked back up for the CCI3* jog, which proceeded along smoothly until four horses were sent to the holding box: It’s the Truth, Tsunami III, Oz the Tin Man and Fly Me Courageous. All passed upon re-inspection.

The rainy weather certainly made for an interesting jog, with horses feeling fresh on the jog strip. A gust of wind blew Colleen Loach’s hat right off her head as the jogged Qorry Blue D’Argouges, who thankfully didn’t bat an eye as the hat bounced off his bum.

Though we saw a lot of rain boots and rain coats as a result of the weather, the riders really rocked it, making the most of their clothing and footwear choices given the conditions. My picks for Best Dressed are coming up next in the jog gallery, and we’re going to let you all vote for your favorite outfit, with a special prize going to the winner.

Ride times have now been posted; click here to view those. The CCI2* test ride is at 7:40 a.m., with Marilyn Little and RF West Indie first out at 8 a.m. Eight of the CCI3* horses will go tomorrow afternoon starting with the test ride at 3:50 p.m. Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie will lead the way at 4:15 p.m.

Stay tuned for much more — our Best Dressed picks and lots of photos coming your way next!

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