Lillie Keenan (USA) & Kick On win #822 CANA Cup 1.55m © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
September 10, 2026 (Spruce Meadows) — Despite wet weather earlier in the day, the drizzle began to fade as competition got underway in the CANA Cup 1.55m on Thursday at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’.
Knowing the strength of the field, FEI Course Designer Leopoldo Palacios (VEN) set a challenging track for the 54 athletes who stepped through the Clock Tower. Time was tight from the start, and only three horse-and-rider combinations managed to produce clear rounds and advance to the jump off.
With victory — and a coveted spot in Sunday’s CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex — on the line, Lillie Keenan (USA) and Kick On were last to return to the International Ring in the jump off.
The pressure was on, but Keenan executed her plan with precision. The pair delivered a fast, fault-free performance, crossing the finish line in 41.03 seconds to claim the CANA Cup 1.55m and secure their place in Sunday’s CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex.
“What makes our sport so special is it's also an art. And it's about that unison of the horse and the rider, and you have to do that under time pressure.” Lillie Keenan (USA) on her enjoyment of a tight time allowed.
Kick On with his groom, Anna Halasz, following victory in the CANA Cup © Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Top 10 Placed Athletes
Lillie Keenan (USA) & Kick On
Sophie Hinners (GER) & Iron Dames My Prins
Ben Maher (GBR) & Catelly
Kyle Timm (CAN) & Casino Calvin
Denise Lynch (IRL) & Vistogrand
Sanne Thijssen (NED) & Cupcake Z
Yuri Mansur (BRA) & QH Alfons Santo Antonio
Andre Thieme (GER) & DSP Chakaria
Daniel Deusser (GER) & Pepita Van T Meulenhof BR
Jessica Mendoza (GBR) & Summerhouse
Full Results of #822 CANA Cup
Conor Swail (IRL) & Casturano win #818 ATCO Cup © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
The ATCO Cup 1.50m kicked off International Ring competition today at the 2026 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’—and with valuable qualification on the line, there was plenty at stake.
For athletes hoping to compete in Sunday’s Suncor Winning Round, the ATCO Cup was an important opportunity, with only the top 30 placed athletes from the 46 entries earning their place in the field.
Eleven horse-and-rider combinations produced clear rounds to advance to the jump-off, where damp conditions added another challenge to an already competitive class. But the wet weather was no trouble for the Irish.
Long-time Spruce Meadows competitor Conor Swail (IRL) showed his experience aboard the bay gelding Casturano. Taking on the jump-off with confidence and precision, Swail and Casturano left all the rails in place and stopped the clock in 41.30 seconds to take the win.
Top 10 Placed Athletes
Conor Swail (IRL) & Casturano
Nayel Nassar (GY) & Orphea HQ
Jack Whitaker (GBR) & Skyfall OS
Carl-Walter Fox (SWE) & EKA Fist Navy Jack
Spencer Smith (USA) & Keeneland
Thomas De Wit (BEL) & Ecuador DW Z
Ricahrd Vogel (GER) & Chember 3
Darragh Kenny (IRL) & Zero K
Tim Gredley (GBR) & Vuitton of Picobello Z
Jessica Mendoza (GBR) & In the Air
Full Results of #818 ATCO Cup
Today’s Winner’s Circle
Samia Staehle (USA) *& Foxtrot Semilly win the #807 Friends of the Meadows 1.20m
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Francisco Lomelin (MEX) & T Chacoon Van De Ultrahoeve win #814 PH&N Cup 1.45m © Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Katherine Wray (CAN) & Caviar of Picobello Z win #811 PwC Cup 1.40m
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Kimberly Coyle (USA) & Dartani win #803 Friends of the Meadows Cup 1.10m
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