THE LINKS OF LONDON GRAND PRIX (Mon 20th Dec)

Robert Smith (GBR) on Kalusha jumped two stunning clears to finish first in the prestigious Links of London Grand Prix. The pair's performance of unbeatable speed and precision earned them the £40,000 prize.


Ireland's Jessica Kurten gave Robert Smith a run for his money. Jessica riding Castle Forbes Libertina jumped a blistering round, leaving no margin for error.

A nail-biting round saw Smith finishing 0.20 sec faster, pushing Kurten into second place. Thomas Fruhman(AUT) finished third riding the Sixth Sense with John Whitaker (GBR) and Exploit de Roulard in fourth position. Ellen Whitaker (GBR), recently voted Rookie of the Year in America, took sixth position on AK Locarno. Seveth and eight went respectively to Heinrich-Hermann Engemann (GER) riding Aboyeur W and Tim Stockdale (GBR) riding Corlato.

Jessica Kurten and Lady Georgina Forbes' Castle Forbes Libertina taking every turn - pictured left.

Heinrich-Hermann Engermann and Aboyeur W - pictured below - took home eight placing in this class.
Tomas Fruhmann and Sixth Sense - pictured left - totally focussed.
S. Numminem and Sails Away showing great technique - pictured right.
Robert Whitaker - pictured left - son of John, is often pitted against his father, uncle and cousins and with so many Whitakers currently competing at top International level there is rarely a presentation that does not include two or more of this legendary family.
Most riders would be happy to have either Arko or Russell - Nick Skelton is twice blessed - pictured above and right - as he has the ride on both these superstar International showjumping stallions, owned by the Hales family.
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