The $34,000 Suncast® 1.45 FEI Welcome boasted the largest number of entries in the FEI division at Tryon Summer 1 to date, with 43 combinations testing the Ken Krome (USA) designed track in the George H. Morris Arena in the Tryon Stadium. The class, which started off the second day of competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) this week, was moved to the morning to help the FEI contenders escape the on-setting heat.
Andrew Welles (USA) and Boo Van Het Kastanjehof paid no mind to the increasing temperature and secured the win as the last pair to go in the 10-horse jump-off with a dominating time of 35.006 seconds. Mark Bluman (COL) and Uitteraard finished in second, crossing the timers in 35.842 seconds and Alise Oken (USA) aboard Kaid Du Ry rounded out the top three, completing the jump-off track in 36.276 seconds. FEI competition is highlighted at TIEC with the $127,000 Adequan® Grand Prix FEI CSI 3* on Saturday, June 26, with gates opening at 6pm and competition beginning at 8pm.
Welles was thrilled with the duo's win and said "Boo" has been knocking on the winner circle's door for quite some time now. The pair went last in the jump-off order following an incredibly quick round from Mark Bluman, which Welles didn't anticipate beating.
The course perfectly suited the pair, who typically excel in tight situations and have performed incredibly well during their time at TIEC, collecting a fourth place finish in the $210,000 Tryon Grand Prix for the Governor's Cup presented by Rolex in Week 8 of the Tryon Spring Series.
Final Results for $34,000 Suncast® 1.45 FEI Welcome:
1. BOO VAN HET KASTANJEHOF, 2001 Belgian Warmblood mare by Thunder Van De Zuuthoeve x Kacha Vh Kastanjehof
ANDREW WELLES (USA), Peter Welles: 0/0/35.006
2. UITTERAARD, 2001 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Numero Uno x Natosca
MARK BLUMAN (COL), Stransky's Mission Farms, LLC: 0/0/35.842
3. KAID DU RY, 1998 Selle Francais gelding by Brett Saint Clair x Candy Des Champs
ALISE OKEN (USA), Hi Hopes Farm: 0/0/36.276
4. ENTRE NOUS, 2004 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Conan Z x Topia Van De Padenborre
LAUREN TISBO (USA), Tequestrian Farms, LLC: 0/0/37.242
5. DIAMONTE DARCO, 2005 Great Britain Sport Horse mare by Unbelievable Darco x Kriska
WILTON PORTER (USA), Sleepy P Ranch, LLC: 0/0/37.37.753
6. KISMET 50, 2001 Belgian Warmblood mare by Kannan x Famosa Z
CANDICE KING (USA), Bellissimo LLC: 0/0/38.02
7. BINKIE, Dutch Warmblood gelding by Larino x Whisper B
DAVID BLAKE (IRL), Pine Hollow Farm: 0/0/38.598
8. QUABELLE, 2004 Selle Francais mare by Helrios De La Cour II x Ba Belle Van't Roosakker
BLYTHE MARANO (USA), Riverview Farm, LLC: 0/0/38.598
