Yesterday it was Jessica Mendoza who took the win, earlier today Ben Maher rode to victory and Great-Britain coloured the win yet again in today's evening class in London at the London International Horse Show. The Christmas Tree Stakes was set at a height of 1.55m. A total of 13 horse-rider combinations qualified for the jump-off. Eventually William Whitaker and the 10-year-old sire, Balibu (by Baloubet du Rouet) finished clear in 31.89 seconds. The unbeatable time. Anna-Julia Kontio and the Corland-son, Fardon finished in 31.08 seconds, taking in the runner-up position. Third spot was for John Whitaker and Ornellaia (by For Pleasure). The top five was completed by the CSI5* opening -winner, Emanuele Gaudiano with Caspar and Ludger Beerbaum with Colestus in fourth and fifth place. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS
Yesterday it was Jessica Mendoza who took the win, earlier today Ben Maher rode to victory and Great-Britain coloured the win yet again in today's evening class in London at the London International Horse Show. The Christmas Tree Stakes was set at a height of 1.55m. A total of 13 horse-rider combinations qualified for the jump-off. Eventually William Whitaker and the 10-year-old sire, Balibu (by Baloubet du Rouet) finished clear in 31.89 seconds. The unbeatable time. Anna-Julia Kontio and the Corland-son, Fardon finished in 31.08 seconds, taking in the runner-up position. Third spot was for John Whitaker and Ornellaia (by For Pleasure). The top five was completed by the CSI5* opening -winner, Emanuele Gaudiano with Caspar and Ludger Beerbaum with Colestus in fourth and fifth place. CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS