Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class. Photo by Sally Spickard.
This morning’s Final Horse Inspection at the MARS Maryland 5 Star, presented by Brown Advisory, proved to be quite drama-free. We only had eight horses to see in the 5* jog, and 43 to see in the 3* jog. In total, we saw just two holds in the 3* — Jennie Brannigan and Kismet as well as Rory Frangos and Monty’s Tune — and both horses were accepted when they came back for a second jog.
We did see one overnight withdrawal in the 3*, from third-placed Allie Knowles and P.S. I Love You, who picked up an injury on cross country and will sit today out. This moves Will Coleman and Fahrenheit Addict into third place on a score of 31.5.
Sharon White and Jaguars Duende. Photo by Sally Spickard.
In the 5*, we were completely free of drama, with all horses trotting up successfully before their Ground Jury of Christina Klingspor (SWE), Xavier le Sauce (FRA), and Valerie Pride (USA).
We now move to show jumping which begins at 11:30 a.m. ET for the 3* and 3:07 p.m. ET for the 5*. Check back later for a full recap on the final day of the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star!
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- David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Tim Price and Falco. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Buck Davidson and Sorocaima. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Bubby Upton and Cola. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Jennie Brannigan and Twilightslastgleam. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Jennie Brannigan and Twilightslastgleam. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Jennie Brannigan and Twilightslastgleam. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Lillian Heard Wood and LCC Barnaby. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Lillian Heard Wood and LCC Barnaby. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Emily Hamel and Corvett. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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- Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class. Photo by Sally Spickard.
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