Stuart Tinney and the beautiful mare Panamera
Earlier today I heard someone remark to Karen Tinney that Panamera seems to have been the bridesmaid in the shadow of Vettori. Well, today her foot perfect jumping round brought her into the spotlight. There is no doubt that together Stuart and the mare make a formidable combination.
With classic Tinney mettle he entered the arena in fourth place and produced a double clear putting the pressure on the top three. Emma Mason entered just ahead of Stuart and unfortunately dropped a rail to move below Stuart.
Sonja Johnson was next in on her striking thoroughbred Parkiarrup Illicit Liason and again dropped a rail. This mistake dropped them into third with overnight leader and winner of the CCI 2* class Shane Rose and Taurus entered the ring a full two rails in front of Tinney.
Then the unthinkable happened, the rails started falling and Shane’s lead had been eroded early in the course. On closer inspection it was easy to see why Taurus wasn’t listening to Shane. The breastplate had broken and was swinging between Taurus’ forelegs. Shane ended up with four rails, and now owns Australia’s most expensive breastplate. The drop from 1st to 5th cost him $27,000 in prize money.
Shane Rose, Taurus and that breastplate
Much more to report but I have to jump on a plane so I will love you and leave you EN. Full results here. Top ten below.
Just for Coren and Samantha.
Yours in Eventing,
ESJ
