A Commonwealth podium Saturday of the Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’
Donald Whitaker (GBR) & Solenska VD Messidor win the #317 Mark Bluman 1.40m
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June 6, 2026 (Spruce Meadows) - The Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m served as Saturday's feature CSI5* competition on the All Canada Ring at the Spruce Meadows 'Continental'. Designed by FEI Course Designer Tom Holden (IRL), the challenging first-round track featured 12 obstacles and 15 jumping efforts, with athletes required to complete the course within the 75s time allowed.
Of the starting field, six horse/rider combinations produced fault-free rounds and advanced to the jump-off, setting the stage for an exciting race against the clock.
Coming all the way from across the pond, Donald Whitaker (rode for the 2025 BMO Nations’ Cup winning team) of Great Britain delivered a flawless jump-off performance aboard Solensky VD Messidor, stopping the clock in 36.85 seconds to secure the victory.
Second place went to fellow Briton and cousin Robert Whitaker, while Canada's Amy Millar completed the podium with a strong third-place finish.
Top 10 from #321 Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m
Donald Whitaker (GBR) & Solenska VD Messidor
Robert Whitaker (GBR) & Equine America Gentlemen VH Heldhof
Amy Millar (CAN) & Jagger HX
Mark Bluman (COL) & Phelina de Septon
John Perez Bohm (COL) & Aztlan
Abdulrahman Alrajhi (KSA) & Lorenzo ES
Rowan Willis (AUS) & Cape Town
Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Renshaw Van’t Meulenhof
Jad Dana (LBN) & Mondavi
Carly Campbell-Cooper (CAN) & Baretino PS
Tomorrow marks the final day of the Spruce Meadows 'Continental'—join us for a full day of world-class sport and family entertainment. Don't miss the feature competitions on the All Canada Ring: the Canadian Utilities Cup 1.45m and the AKITA Drilling Grand Prix, presented by Rolex CSI5 1.60m.
Mark Bluman (COL) & Inside of My Heart win the Township Planning + Design Cup 1.30m
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The Township Planning + Design Cup 1.40m took place on the All Canada Ring on Saturday afternoon of the Spruce Meadows 'Continental'. A competitive field of 34 horse-and-rider combinations challenged the first-round track, with 12 advancing to the jump-off.
Representing Colombia, Mark Bluman delivered a standout performance aboard Inside My Heart, producing the fastest clear jump-off round to secure victory in 40.04s. Bluman also claimed second place with Hastella, capping off an impressive one-two finish in the class.
Top 10 from #317 Township Planning + Design 1.40m
Mark Bluman (COL) & Inside Of My Heart
Mark Bluman (COL) & Hastella
Nick Haness (USA) & Armison
Katie Laurie (NZL) & Pretty Women
Will Simpson (USA) & Victor Z
Brian Morton (CAN) & Ice Man Du Houssoit
Ana Sofia Legorreta Hernadez (MEX) & Brilliant Berlin
Francisco Lomelin(MEX) & Con Amore
Hallie Grimes (USA) & Margriet De Mariposa
Alexis Bodo (USA) & Timeless
Winners Circle
Britt Scheifele (CAN) & Phaedra D’O win competition #314 Coril Holdings 1.30m
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Gavin Moylan (CAN) & Bailando win competition #303 Coril Holdings 1.10m
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Chandler Meadows (USA) & Cornet Deluxe win competition #307 Coril Holdings 1.20m
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