Leslie Howard unstoppable in Lexington

The Friday night action at the Lexington worldcup qualifier concluded with a 1.45m Accumulator. The USA combinations dominated the class with Leslie Howard on top. Howard and the 8-year-old Cavalier-daugther, Donna Speciale topped the class after a clear finish in 50,02 seconds. Ireland's Richie Moloney followed as runner-up. Moloney tacked up the 14-year-old chestnut Slieveanorra. The pair crossed the finish faultless in 50,29 seconds.

The stage was completed by  Georgina Bloomberg and Manodie II H (by Carthago). Bloomberg stopped the clock in 52,01 seconds.

Compatriots Kirsten Vanderveen with the 12-year-old Selle Français Bull Run's Testify (by Dollar du Murier) and Paige Johnson aboard the 11-year-old Luke Skywalker (by Lord Pezi) followed in a fourth and fifth place in this accumulator class.

In the national 1.40m class it was Vani Khosla and Billy Mexico who speeded to victory. The stage was completed by Alexandra Pielet (Helene Ve) and Daisy Farish (Great White).