Wilton Porter and Lupina Colada Double Up with Consecutive Grand Prix Triumphs
Wilton Porter & Lupina Colada © Grace Klement
A test of balance between speed and strategy, the $10,000 CCTV Agent Grand Prix at Wellington International challenged riders over a course crafted by Hector J. Loyola (PUR). The 12-jump first round carried an 86-second time allowed, pushing competitors to stay efficient while maintaining rhythm. Those who qualified for the jump-off returned to an eight-obstacle track with just 44 seconds to spare, where every stride counted toward the final result.
Tension built throughout the $10,000 CCTV Agent Grand Prix as riders chased the lead time set early in the class. Juan Manuel Gallego (ESP) and his own Solaguayre Quanta went third in the order and posted a fault-free round in 36.349 seconds, holding the top position for most of the class. German Camargo (COL) and Ophelia, owned by Laurie Vanwynsberghe, delivered a strong double-clear effort in 37.68 seconds to take third place.
In the end, it was Wilton Porter (USA) and Lupina Colada, owned by Sleepy P Ranch BV, who took over the leaderboard. The pair stopped the clock in 35.53 seconds to capture first place, continuing their winning streak after securing the IDA Development Grand Prix title the week before.
Storm Cat Shows His Class as Marcus Au Captures the Hunter Derby Crown
The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Pilates Rocks, brought a touch of classic hunter style to GDF Hunter Ring 2 on Friday. Rising to the top of the leaderboard was Marcus Au (USA) with Storm Cat, owned by Catomine Farm. The pair impressed the judges with their rhythm and polish, earning matching scores of 87 in both rounds for a winning total of 174. In second place, Amy Foster (USA) and Cor De Casall, owned by Aubrey Irvine, produced two elegant rounds for scores of 82 and 82, finishing on 164. Rounding out the top three, Jennifer Bliss (USA) guided GFS Mikado, owned by Sergent Stables LLC, to third with a total of 162 after earning marks of 79 and 83.
Following the conclusion of the class, Katherine Newman (USA) was presented with the 2025 Parlanti USHJA National Hunter Derby Overall Summer Series Award alongside her promising young mare, Everknown.
Reflecting on the honor, Newman shared, “It was really just about giving my mare, Everknown, who’s still very young and green, some experience. But it turned out to be way better than that, which was quite fun. It’s such a nice opportunity to get out on the grass in a different venue, and winning the title made it even more special.”
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