McDermott scores a trifecta at the Summer Showjumping Classic - Friday: Results

By: Equestrian Sports Promotions

Tom McDermott, winner of the Mini Prix Qualifier, on Laguna Beach. (Photo: Furdography)

Tom McDermott of Mulgoa stamped his authority on Friday’s events at the Sydney Summer Showjumping Classic, winning the Equestrian NSW Young Rider Qualifier 1, Jumping NSW Mini Prix Qualifier 1 and the Equestrian NSW 1.45m classes on Danae, Laguna Beach and Airtime Z respectively. 

McDermott was very happy to have his talented young import Laguna Beach back in action a break due to injury “she’s jumping great and she’s come back really well”. This is McDermott’s last year eligible for young rider competitions having turned 21 early this year and he is in the prime position to qualify for Sunday’s final after a strong win in the Olympic Arena today.

Airtime Z is a new ride for McDermott but they have clearly developed a great rapport, winning the Equestrian NSW 1.45m after a 7 horse competitive jump off. McDermott finished on a time of 41.45 seconds which was a whisker in front of second placegetter, Queenslander Billy Raymont with Anton, in a time of 41.73 seconds. The 1.45m saw 27 starters and with strong performances from several combinations the competition is really set to heat up over the weekend into the World Cup Qualifier.

52 combinations faced the first Mini Prix Qualifier which was dominated by Australia’s young talent with all 6 of the riders in the jump off being under the age of 30. Queenslander Olivia Hamood finished in second to McDermott, with the big scopey Glenhaven Avion in a time of 50.36 seconds.

This was just under 3 seconds slower than McDermott and Laguna Beach who finished in 47.45 seconds. The third placegetter and final double clear belonged to the stylish Jennifer Wood of Cudal and Sweetshot who completed her jump off round in 55.35 seconds.

In the Equestrian NSW Young Rider A2, 33 combinations were trying to get a good performance on the board to qualify in the top 20 riders for Sundays Young Rider Final. McDermott set a blistering time with Danae to finish on a time of 61.72 seconds, almost 5 seconds clear of Victorian Jacob Wells on the experienced former World Cup horse PB Poets Corner, who placed second in a time of 66.63 seconds.

The Yandoo Equestrian Services Future Stars Classic Qualifier saw 80 combinations tackle the one round 1.30m competition to attempt to qualify for tomorrow’s prestigious Future Stars Classic final.

The 24 combinations that finished on zero jumping penalties and the 3 combinations with time faults made the cut for tomorrow’s final. All combinations start on zero penalties in the final, which will see an exciting showdown of Australia’s best young horses and under some of the most experienced riders in the country.

The Equestrian NSW Arena Two saw hundreds of competitors face courses designed by Kevin Tully from Western Australia in the 1.10m for horses under 16 points, the Global Entries Online 1.10 Open and the Edwina Mitchell Catering Open 1.20m Height Classes. Queenslander Billy Raymont took out the under 16 points 1.10m with Miss Filente from 100 competitors. The Global Entries Online 1.10m open was won by Sophia Carlon from Arding riding It’s Jealousy. Eventer Sam Lyle with the classy visage mare Kaloona Virago took out The Edwina Mitchell Catering 1.20m Open height class.

The Jumping NSW arena 3 saw the hotly contested Super Junior Qualifier A2 with 66 combinations looking to lay down strong performances to qualify for Sundays final in the Olympic Arena. 17 juniors posted clear rounds with Jock Rice Ward and Kiwi Guard taking out the win. The Global Entries Online open 90cm -1m and restricted 90cm- 1m were won by Tatum Latmer on Emmaville Spice and Melanie Mayer with Heavy Artillery respectively.
RESULTS FRIDAY
Olympic Arena
Equestrian NSW Young Rider Qualifier 1 A2
1. Tom McDermott - Danae
2. Jacob Wells - PB Poets Corner
3. James Hetherington - PP Masterclass
4. Nicole Bruggerman - Witzcellar
5. Jamie Priestley - KS Optimus
Jumping NSW Mini Prix Qualifier 1
1.Tom McDermott - Laguna Beach
2. Olivia Hamood - Glenhaven Avion
3. Jennifer Wood - Sweetshot
4. Tom McDermott - Quintago 1
5. Nicole Bruggerman - Marine
Equestrian NSW 1.45m AM5
1. Tom McDermott - Airtime Z
2. Billy Raymont - Anton
3. Mark Lindh - Six Pack
4. Olivia Hamood - Glenhaven Eternal Flame
5. Olivia Hamood - Nero GHP
Qualifiers for Yandoo Equestrian Future Stars Final
James Arkins- BLING DU ROUET
Ally Lamb- DENISON PARK VELIKI
Ron Easey- SIMPLISTIC
Rod McQueen- ASB VIENNA
Mitchell Peulic- CW CONQUEST
Billy Raymont- CECIL
Amanda Madigan- VERDELAIT
Andrew Barnett -VERUSHKA
Brooke Campbell- UKLARINNA
Roy Andrew Inglis -AGLORIA
Brock Harvey- THUNDER DOWN UNDER
Vicki Roycroft -ST JAMES PALACE
Mitchell Peulic -MAJESTIC SUN
Brook Dobbin- TWINS ENCORE
Lachlan Manuel - NINTENDRO M
Chris Chugg- CERA CASSIAGO
Jennifer Wood- CALLIDOR
Sue Coman- ROSE CAVALIER
David Cameron-NICOLETTE
David Cameron -YALAMBI CAVALIER
Paul Brent -CAVALLI PARK ANNIBELL
Brook Dobbin -CARRADO MVNZ
Caroline Price- CERVELT MVNZ
Gabrielle Kuna- CRISTALLINE
Tim Clarke - CENTAGO
Chris Chugg -BLACK CURRENCY
Jono Berry - TRUE BLUE NZPH
Equestrian NSW Arena 2
1.10m height class, two phase for horses under 16 points
1. Billy Raymont - Miss Filante
2. Stephen Dingwall - Cavalier Du Rouet
3. Sammy Mainwaring - JB Little Gun
4. Katy Penman - Celerity Park Flash
5. Ben Bay – SoxDown
6. Aaron Hadlow – Twins Capulet Ego Z
7. Jennifer Wood – Cocaine Ego Z
8. Jessica Rae- Rascal
Global Entries Online 1.10m two phase Open Height Class
1. Sophia Carlon - It's Jealousy
2. Sam Lyle - Kaloona Virago
3. Milly Fisher - Vivianne
4. Jock Rice Ward - Kiwi Guard
5. Sienna Weir - Not Over
Edwina Mitchell Catering 1.20m Open Height Class incorporating Oaks Sport Horse 6 yo series.
1. Sam Lyle - Kaloona Virago
2. Vicki Roycroft - Noblewood Park Casino Royal
3. Tim Clarke - Centago
4. Tim Boland - GV Billy Elliott
5. Rebecca Nicholls - Caliente
6. Stephen Dingwall - Belhaven Coraldo
Jumping NSW Arena 3
Global Entries Online 90-1m Open
1. Tatum Latmer - Emmaville Spice
2. Rachel Higgins- Dusty Rhodes
3. Jess Rice Ward- JFK
4. Rachel Higgins - Magnum Starblaze
5. Sarah Knight - Pamlet
Global Entries Online 90-1m for horses or riders in their first year of competition incorporating the
Oaks 4 Year Old series
1. Melanie Mayer - Heavy Artillery
2. Ryan McDermott - Cheval de Dieu
3. Matilda McCarroll - Chironic Hugh Noon
4. Jono Farrington - Lone End Bond
5. George Johnson - De Stella
Super Junior Qualifier 1 A2
1. Jock Rice Ward- Kiwi Guard
2. Jacob Wells - Little William
3. Jess Rice Ward - Gypsie Queen
4. Matilda Alexander - Hedge
5. Madeline Sinderberry - Fernhill Zinzan
6. Savanna Hopkinson - Layland

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