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New South Welshman Charlie Magnier proved unbeatable once again in the Winnings Australian Junior Championship Round Two with gelding Ogano. Image: Equisoul Photography |
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Day three of the 2025 Pet Circle Australian Jumping Championships got underway at Boneo Park, with the pressure building ahead of Saturday’s first championship-deciding finals. Riders gave it their all as they battled for prime positions on the leaderboard. New South Welshman Charlie Magnier proved unbeatable once again in the Winnings Australian Junior Championship Round Two with gelding Ogano. Magnier, who also won round one of competition, put in a dominant performance to have a clear lead on the field, ahead of Sunday’s all-important final. South Australian Imogen Lindh rode the deceptively quick Vivant sired mare Licaviv to second place ahead of former Australian Junior Champions Jack Barker and Tulara For Quinar. Tom McDermott on a winning streak The competition was hot in the Turiya Farms Mini Prix Championships with some of Australia’s fiercest competitors battling it out as crowds eagerly watched on. New Zealander Oliver Croucher set the pace of the class early with NRS Ricochet MVNZ to hold an early lead (40.63 seconds). New South Welshman James Paterson-Robinson and the Vivant sired bay mare Diamond B Vivienne crossed the finish line in a time of 40.21 seconds to knock Croucher from the throne. Paterson-Robinson’s lead was short lived with Billy Raymont and Tulara Dakchico producing a blazing quick round in a time of 40.76. It looked like the notoriously quick Raymont had done enough to win the class, until Tom McDermott entered the arena on the in-form chestnut gelding Ketut. McDermott and Ketut proved untouchable, stopping the clock almost three seconds quicker (37.92 seconds) than Billy Raymont to secure victory in the Turiya Farms Mini Prix Championship Round Two. Williams proves a star A few showers couldn’t cool the competition in the Holsteiner Verband Future Stars Championship. In an exceptionally close race to the top, Victorian Sam Williams and Bellatrix VP claimed victory, stopping the clock in a time of 38.51 seconds. Mornington Peninsula local Frida Lindgren of Lever Equestrian claimed second position aboard Threemc Lumeah in a time of 39.80 seconds. Never far from a winners circle, Tom McDermott picked up third place with the impressive bay stallion Delta Blue Go in a time of 40.31. Finals showdown The stage is set for Saturday’s Championship classes with the action due to commence in the Pet Circle Arena at 7:30am. The Equestrian Life Australian Children’s Championship will lead the charge followed by the 4Cyte Australian Young Rider Championship and finally the program highlight, the Pet Circle Australian Senior Championship which is due to commence at 2pm AEST. Join us at Boneo Park as we etch three new names into the history books for an unforgettable day of sport. With free spectator access, a bustling trade village and live music at the conclusion of the Pet Circle Australia Senior Title, you do not want to miss this! For full results: https://online.equipe.com/ |