Tinney outjumps fellow Olympians on cross-country at MIHT - Leaders after Cross country day at Melbourne International Horse Trials more at www.horseoz.com/news

After a day of near perfect conditions at the Melbourne International Horse
Trials the leaders are as follows

For the CCI*** class Stuart Tinney on Pluto Mio is now currently in first
place after overnight leader Sonja Johnson on Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison
slipped to second place after incurring just 1.6 time faults on the Cross
country course. Shane Rose on Shanghai Rose is still in third place with
Johnson on her second ride Belfast Mojito in fourth place. It's tight at the
top with only 0.19 points between them.

For the CCI** class there has been no movement caused by the Crosscountry.
Overnight leader Gabrielle Pither on Max Almighty is still in first place.
Wilhelm Enzinger  on Wenlock Aquifer is currently in second with Teegan
Ashby on Rockingham No Reason in third.

The CCI* class has 4 riders sharing the first 8 places after the cross
country with less than a  rail between the first 6 places. First is Wilhelm
Enzinger on Paihia Wilhelm, second Lauren Balcomb on Guido Hatzis, third
Megan Jones on Kirby Park Impress

The final and deciding round, showjumping, is set to be fierce competition
as a record AU$50,000 prize pool on offer, shared across the CCIJ1*, CCI1*,
CCI2* and CCI3* classes.  

Photo: Stuart Tinney and Pluto Mio. Photo credit: Julie Wilson

 

Tomorrow, horse and rider will compete outdoors in the European-style
open-air Polaris Arena from 9.00am. Tickets are available at the gate. More
information on the MIHT can be found by visiting www.miht.com.au 

 

Regards

Walter

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