Ilan Bluman tops CSI 3* GP at the Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Bourbon International

Lexington, October 2016 – The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Bourbon International CSI 3* runned October 5-9 and featured world-class show jumping competition.

The Lugano Diamonds Under 25 Young Rider Cup went to Ireland’s Daniel Coyle and Tienna, their second win at the Bourbon International CSI 3*.

Coyle and Tienna were the last to go and turned in a flawless round in a time of 38.15 seconds to edge Venezuelan Olympic veteran Emanuel Andrade and Belita for the win.

Andrade and Belita had finished clean in 41.02 seconds to place second. Andrade was also third with four jump-off faults and a time of 43.185 on Dipssy.

Alison Robitaille and the 7 year-old Irish Sport Horse mare Ginger Pop proved to be the best in the $10,000 ESI 1.40 Meter Youngster Bowl. Last to go in a 10 horse jump-off, the pair sped around the shortened course in a time of 39.112 seconds to win the class.

The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Bourbon International CSI 3* culminated with the $130,000 CSI 3* Grand Prix Presented by Split Rock Farm on Sunday, October 9, and it was won by Colombian rider Ilan Bluman aboard Ladriano (0/0, 40.43), followed by his cousin Daniel Bluman on Bacara D’Archonfosse (0/0, 47.43) and Irish rider Richie Moloney with Slieveanorra (0/4, 38.97).

10th October 2016