Matthew Grayling Claims Victory at FEI Eventing World Cup

The New Zealand Qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup has been won by Matthew Grayling aboard Gordon. In the final show-jumping phase at the Kihikihi Domain, Grayling jumped clear and within the time to finish on a score of 64.1. Grayling lead throughout all three-days of competition, and had three rails in hand after second place-getter Chelsey Hawthorn dropped a rail and added 1 time penalty. Andrew Scott on Clifton Mitavite X Factor finished third on 84.5.

Grayling who blitzed yesterday’s creative and challenging cross country course said he was thrilled with the result. “Gordon is only 8 years old and is already showing great potential, and success at a World Cup level is very encouraging” said Grayling. The weekends result means Grayling now has the ability to compete at the FEI Eventing World Cup Final in Sweden held during August.

This is the second time Grayling has won the New Zealand Qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup. Last year Grayling and Revo won the qualifier and went on to finish a credible eighth at the Final in France. “Its fantastic to have won this event twice on two different horses” said Grayling.

There was a carnival atmosphere around the show jumping arena with classic car picnics and jazz music.

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