Tim Davies secures the Winter Grand Prix at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe
Monday 10 February 2020
The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe in Bedfordshire hosted a Winter Classic Show over the weekend with riders from all ends of the country in attendance. Saturday evening saw the Winter Grand Prix take place and after a fiercely contested class, Tim Davies emerged victorious.
Just five of the initial starting field managed to successfully complete the 1.40m first round track set by David Cole. Bury St. Edmonds based Tim set the standard from an early draw with the Barrett Watson owned 9 year-old Lionel Van De Markieslanden. They kept their lines tight and produced a foot perfect clear in 34.63 seconds.
Morgan Shirley followed with Glory B V who looked on flying form before faulting on the final line. They finished in 34.89 seconds. Another who looked on track to challenge Tim for the win was last-drawn Philip Miller and Noble Warrior. The pair produced an effortless round but a slight rub at the final fence saw them finish in equal second with Morgan, as they also crossed the finish line in 34.89 seconds.
Keysoe – Saturday 8th February 2020
Winter Grand Prix Results
1st Tim Davies & Lionel Van De Markieslanden – 0/0 – 34.63 seconds
=2nd Morgan Shirley & Glory B V – 0/4 – 34.89 seconds
=2nd Philip Miller & Noble Warrior – 0/4 – 34.89 seconds
Image: Tim Davies and Lionel Van De Markieslanden in the Winter Grand at The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe [Credit: Hoofprints Photography]
