Will this tricky combination cause trouble for the CIC3* riders?
Good morning from Richland Park! It’s an absolutely beautiful day here, with hardly a cloud in the sky and temperatures expected to reach into the low 80s. The CIC3* cross country kicks off at 11:45 a.m., and I’ll be checking in from the course with live updates on my phone to keep you up-to-date on all the action. Based on my conversations with some of the riders, the general consensus remains that Ian Stark’s CIC3* course is going to require a confident, accurate ride to answer all the questions. Don’t miss Selena O’Hanlon’s excellent video of her fence-by-fence analysis I posted earlier this morning, as well as my course preview and Sharon White’s strategy for fences 19AB and 20 at the Keyhole Combination. Go Richland Park!
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11:22: Buck Davidson fell from Santa’s Keeper in the open intermediate division this morning and has subsequently withdrawn Cool N’ Cavalier from the CIC3*. No word yet on whether he’ll be riding his other mounts.
11:34: Buck has now withdrawn all of his mounts in the CIC3*. We will give an update on his condition just as soon as we know.
11:40: Diana Burnett and Shigatzi retire at the first water at fence 7.
11:45: Eliza Farren and Bantry Bays Dublin picked up a stop on course. We’re trying to confirm where.
11:56: Jolie Wentworth and Goodknight have a refusal at 19A, took the option and circled before fence 20.
12:01: Katie Whirley and Mr. Indiscretion had a runout at fence 17. They also had a runout at 19a and then took option before circling at 20.
12:03: Corinna Garcia and Runabout Riley were eliminated after three refusals at fence 5.
12:11: Jimmie Schramm and Bellamy take the direct line at fence 20 and have a runout. They also had a refusal at fence 20 before the second water.
12:15: Sharon White and Wundermaske had two stops at the skinny brush in the water at fence 7.
12:24: Laura Vello and Winning Facts had a runout at 19a, took the option and circled before fence 20. They also picked up another stop at a location we’re trying to verify.
12:25: Peter Barry and Kilrodan Abbott and Lynn Symansky and Donner are provisionally tied for the lead after both came home clear with time.
12:27: The awesome volunteers are laying gravel between 19b and 20 where the footing is a bit soft in the shade.
12:31: We’re still looking for the first double clear trip of the day.
12:36: Will Faudree and Andromaque take the provisional lead with a clear trip and 3.2 time.
12:50: Meghan O’Donoghue and Pirate had a runout at fence 20 while attempting the direct route from 19b.
12:52: Allison Springer and Copycat Chloe also had a stop at fence 20 while attempting the same route.
12:52: Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights had one of the best rides we’ve seen all day through the Keyhole Combination at 19ab and 20 in the horse’s first CIC3*.
12:59: Amanda Wilson and Cool Decision also made quick work of the Keyhole Combination.
1:02: Boyd Martin and Trading Aces hold their overnight lead with a clear trip and 3.2 time. Only Michael Pollard and Mensa can take the win from them now.
1:20: Michael Pollard and Mensa come home clear with 4+ time, making Boyd Martin and Trading Aces the CIC3* winners! Full report coming soon.
