Scores: 2010 CDI-W Melbourne

Sun, 03/21/2010 - 00:00
2010 CDI-W Melbourne - Dressage with the Stars - 19 - 21 March 2010

Grand Prix

  • 1. Jaybee Alabaster - Sanna, Rachel - 68.255
  • 2. Jive Magic - Ryan, Rozzie - 67.319
  • 3. Classico II - Barrey, Glennis - 63.149
  • 4. Come to Me - Pedersen, Charlotte - 62.723
  • 5. Regardez Moi - Ryan, Heath - 62.723
  • 6. Port Said - Donvig, Gitte - 62.340 
  • 7. Oscar B - Taylor-Wheat, Kate - 61.191
  • 8. Byalee Magic - Ryan, Heath - 60.511
  • 9. Rodrigo III - Tomkinson, Maree - 60.340
  • 10. Northern Hector - Lago, Blass - 60.298
  • 11. Duntroon - Hearn, Sue - 60.170
  • 12. Odiana K - Gilbert, Hayley - 59.404
  • 13. Northern Meara - Flavelle, Emma - 59.021
  • 14. W.S. Nevada - Wagner, Caroline - 57.447
  • 15. Cafe Au Lait - Tomkinson, Maree - 57.149
  • 16. Sunbury Lodge Playwright- Peel, Judy - 56.511
  • 17. Northern Campion - Coghlan, Nadia - 55.787
  • 18. Rancho Assassin - Carroll, Sharon - 54.383
  • 19. Hervey Bay - Schneeberger, Ruth - 53.617
  • 20. Belcam Aarchon - Boyd, Nina - 52.128
  • APH Faust - Spargo, Verity - ELI

Jaybee Alabaster and Rachael Sanna were winners of the Grand Prix with a score of 68.255%. Jive Magic and Rozzie Ryan were hot on the heels of the winning combination with 67.319%. Glennis Barrey and Classico II were third with 63.149%, clearly on the comeback trail.

Rachael commented after the test that she was "very happy at the start of the test and got happier as the test proggressed. Alabaster felt solid and focussed today, a very happy gelding!"

The C Judge today was Dr Dieter Schüle (FEI 5*) from Germany. Dr Schüle commented after the Grand Prix that "there had been some good riding today; however, some technical inaccuracies and not enough self-carriage let some riders down from scoring better in the Grand Prix."

Grand Prix Kur to Music

  • 1. Jaybee Alabaster - Rachael Sanna - 73.00
  • 2. Jive Magic - Ryan, Rozzie - 70.45
  • 3. Northern Hector - Lago, Blass - 65.90
  • 4. Regardez Moi - Ryan, Heath - 65.65
  • 5. Come to Me - Pedersen, Charlotte - 65.10
  • 6. Port Said - Donvig, Gitte - 64.65
  • 7. Oscar B - Taylor-Wheat, Kate- 62.35
  • 8. Rodrigo III - Tomkinson, Maree - 62.20
  • 9. Odiana K - Gilbert, Hayley - 61.35
  • 10. Duntroon - Hearn, Sue - 60.90
  • Classico II - Barrey, Glennis - RET
  • Northern Meara - Flavelle, Emma - RET

The Kür was taken out in a comprehensive performance by Rachael Sanna and Jaybee Alabaster scoring a fantastic 73% Rachael said after her test that she "was so happy with Alabaster tonight, he settled into the test very well and she couldn't expect more from him." Delighted owner Bev Edwards, who also bred Alabaster, said after the test "they nailed it! This is his second freestyle since becoming a gelding and the few mistakes he made at the Dressage Festival weren't there tonight. I am thrilled!"

Hot on Rachael's heels tonight, scoring 70.45% were Jive Magic and Rozzie Ryan. Jive Magic really did show us his "show-off" side tonight. Rozzie commented that she is "really thrilled with the way he is coming on and the horse is having a blast! Maybe enjoying himself and the music a little too much."

Blas Lago and Northern Hector were third with 65.9% and Heath Ryan and Regardez Moi were fourth with 65.65%

Dr Schüle commented that 'he was impressed with the quality this evening, and that in particular the first two horse showed alot of highlights and some high degrees of difficulty."

2010 Australian Young Horse Championships

4-year olds

  • 1. Rodney Martin - SS Sonata Hit - 18.10 points
  • 2. Nicholas Fyffe - Fioretta - 16.94
  • 3. Rodney Martin - Waterfords Rossini - 15.94

5-year olds
Judges: Ulf Moller, Alison King, Helen Hughes Keen. Test Rider: Ton de Ridder 
Scores: trot - walk - canter - submission - general impression -- total -- guest judge --- overall

  • 1. Dean Stokes - Bellario - 9.0 - 8.0 - 8.5 - 8.0 - 8.5 -- 8.40 -- 9.0 ---- 17.40
  • 2. Brya Law - Mayfield De Brave - 7.5 - 8.5 - 7.9 - 6.5 - 7.5 -- 7.40 -- 9.0 ---- 16.40
  • 3. Tor van den Berge - Burlington Bertie - 7.5 - 7.0 - 8.5 - 8.0 - 7.5 -- 7.7 -- 8.5 --- 16.20
  • 4. Stephanie Dijkstra - Cipriani - 7.2
  • 4. Tor van den Berge - Sir Anton - 7.2
  • 6. John Thompson - Rockstar - 7.0
  • 7. Lizzie Wilson Fellows - Lets Intrigue - 6.8
  • 8. Susan Haywood - Evenfall Regozero - 6.7
  • 9. John Francis - Wilga Park Trilogy - 6.64
  • 10. Dirk Dijkstra - AEA Tuschinski - 6.4

6-year olds
Judges: Ton de Ridder, Ricky MacMillan, Dieter Schule. Test Rider: Ton de Ridder 
Scores: trot - walk - canter - submission - general impression -- total -- guest judge --- overall

  • 1. Matthew Dowsley - San Jose - 9.5 - 8.0 - 8.5 - 8.0 - 9.0 -- 8.6 -- 10.0 --- 18.60
  • 2. Deon Stokes - Royal Oak II - 8.5 - 9.0 - 8.5 - 8.0 - 9.0 -- 8.60 -- 9.0 ---- 17.60
  • 3. Victoria Welch - Brentanus - 7.5 - 7.5 - 9.0 - 8.5 - 8.5 -- 8.20 -- 8.5 ---- 16.70
  • 4. Justine Greer - Yarravalley Rodrigo - 8.0
  • 5. Gary Lung - GB Winchester - 7.9
  • 6. Anthony Bartlett - Kaptain Jack - 7.3
  • 7. Lizzie Wilson Fellows - Lets Entertain - 7.0
  • 8. Bianca Barnes - Belcam Cadel - 6.9
  • 9. Tor van den Berge - Fimbriata - 6.8
  • Sylvia McLachlan - May Fly - ELI