J. J. Torano Tops $35,000 Postage Stamp Farm A-T Children’s Benefit Grand Prix
J. J. Torano & Vitus K. Photo © Sportfot
Competition at the Wellington International Spring Series, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, commenced with opening week benefitting the A-T Children’s Project, a non-profit working to find life-improving therapies and ultimately a cure for Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T).
Wellington’s own J. J. Torano rode to the pinnacle win of the week aboard Vitus K in the $35,000 Postage Stamp Farm A-T Children’s Benefit Grand Prix. The 15-year-old rider left his mark on the 2025 Winter Equestrian Festival at Wellington International and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Aboard the JET Show Stables owned gelding, Torano bested his closest challenger Daniel Bluman by three tenths of a second over International Arena courses designed by Mexico’s Ana Catalina “Catsy” Cruz. Bluman (ISR) took second riding Malina, and third went to Argentina’s Luis Pedro Biraben aboard Chacco Bumpy, owned together with Miguel Madero.
Hannah Isop Scores Big in $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby
Hannah Isop of Pawling, NY doubled down with the only pair of scores in the 90s to win the $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby aboard Selene, owned by Christine Watkins. The former jumper mare carried Isop to pocket a 91 in the first phase and a 93 over the handy portion of the course.
Over a track built by Robert McGregor, Hugh Mutch riding Grace Greenwood’s First Fuzion coupled an 89 and 88 to finish second. Rounding out the podium placings, Jennifer Bliss guided Sugarman, owned by Harris Hill Farm, to a 93 and 83 for third.
Continuing derby action during Spring 1, Sophie Rosenberg of Edina, MN and her own Kravitz E won the Valley Vet Supply 2’6”/2’9” Hunt & Go Derby on a score of 89.
Cecilia Chatterjee and Cartouche vd Cumel Z Dominate
Cecilia Chatterjee of New York, NY had a banner week in the jumper ring. Riding Cartouche vd Cumel Z, owned by Victor Depaolo, Chatterjee opened the week with a win in the 4Ever Young 1.35m Stake before ending Spring 1 with a victory in the NAL Junior/Amateur 1.30m Jumper Classic, sponsored by Arthramid Vet along with Michael & Lauren Murphy.
Also highlighting jumper action during opening week of the Spring Series, Luke Jensen of Denton, TX won the $10,00 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Open Stake riding Meadowvale Cruise, owned by Wyndmont. Finally, Bronwin Chandler of Wellington, FL rode her own Cartel Bleue Z to win the Keyflow USA NAL 1.20m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic by one tenth of a second.
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