Third place was awarded to Todd Minikus (USA) and his mount, I Am Nala, with a time of 63.95 seconds. Competition continues throughout the weekend highlighting the $216,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI 4*.
Wolff and Caya (Carolous I x Lancer II) have been partners for almost four years, growing together as a team since she took over the ride. Wolff consistently showed Caya in the high amateur classes and brought home multiple wins. During their campaign, the numerous and accumulating wins led Wolff and her team to the decision to step Caya up to the FEI level.
Wolff was determined to secure yet another victory, stating, “I was going for it. I did not care if I had a rail or not, I was tired of being third, fourth, and fifth. I was either going to go for it or I was going to have a rail trying.” Wolff went on to elaborate about the specific track she chose set by Manuel Esparza (MEX) that ultimately granted her the victory. She commented, “What helped the most was going inside the double combination towards the end of the course. I also snuck inside after the Horseware® Ireland oxer, where many competitors went around to approach the double verticals. I think that shaved off a significant amount of time.”
Final Results $35,000 Horseware Ireland Speed Stake CSI 4*
1. CAYA, 2006 Holsteiner mare by Carolus I x Lancer II
ALI WOLFF (USA), Ali Wolff and John Wolff: 0/62.42
2. FAMOSO D IVE Z, 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by For Pleasure x Chin Chin
SHARN WORDLEY (NZL), Sky Group & Sharn Wordley: 0/62.81
3. I AM NALA, 2005 CDLS mare by Tlaloc M x Cassini I
TODD MINIKUS (USA), Two Swans Farm: 0/63.95
4. INDIGO, 2000 Dutch Warmblood stallion by Indoctro x AEA Dutch Lorel
MARGIE ENGLE (USA), Gladewinds Farm Inc: 0/66.10
5. BACHELOR 4, 2002 Rheinländer gelding by Baloubet Du Rouet x Grosso Z
FREDDIE VAZQUEX (PUR), Messenger Hill: 0/67.56
6. SHAKIRA Z, 2007 Zangersheide mare by Sandro Boy x Cruyff
PETER WYLDE (USA), Beechwood Stables, LLC: 0/69.13
7. PALOMA, 2006 Holsteiner mare by Canaletto S x Henzo De La Brasserie
PETER WYLDE (USA), Kathleen Kamine: 0/70.44
8. BELMONT, 2001 Canadian Warmblood gelding by Ahorn x LANDFRIESE II
ALISE OKEN (USA), Hi Hopes Farm, LLC: 0/70.49
9. BARLANDO, 2006 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Orlando x Baloubet Du Rouet
CHRIS EWANOUSKI (USA), Erin Walker: 0/70.59
10. ECKHAM VAN HET STEENTJE, 2004 BWP gelding by Berlin x Kannan
MARGIE ENGLE (USA), Elm Rock, LLC: 0/74.04
11. REUS DE LA NUTRIA, 2005 Selle Francais mare by Zandor Z x Kannan
CELSO ARIANI (BRA), Fam. Romero: 0/74.70
12. DONNA KHF, 2008 Dutch Warmblood mare by Emilion x Ohio VD Padenborre
CHIRS EWANOUSKI (USA), Kilneny Hill Farm, LLC & Katy Hinkley: 0/77.24
