Show Jumping Action Continues at the 2007 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic

South Hamilton, Massachusetts - The 18th Annual Jumper Classic has been in partnership with Fidelity Investments as their title sponsor for the past six years. Each year, the Jumper Classic attracts top competitors from around the country to picturesque North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts where over 500 horses and riders and thousands of spectators return to premier event each year.

Kicking off the action was Ahmed Alali as he rode Rigal D' Arsouilles into the winners circle in the $1,000 Masters Division presented by The World. The Masters Division is an amateur division that is open to riders who are age 35 and older. For the past 3 years, The World has been the presenting sponsor offering the finest luxury residences at sea that travel the four corners of the world and a lifestyle that has to be experienced to be explained.

The Young Jumper Division continued as well with $750 MMM Horseman Seven and Eight Year Old Jumpers today. Riding to the blue in this division was U.S. Olympic Team gold medalist Peter Wlyde aboard Perle JRF for trainer Missy Clark. Young jumpers continue tomorrow with the $1,200 MMM Horseman Seven and Eight Year Old Jumpers and the $1,000 Six year Old Jumper division sponsored by William A. Berry and Sons.

In the $1,000 South Ridge Stables Level 7 Class judged under Table II, Sec.1 the lead changed several times with Jonathan McCrea and Primo beating out Olympic veteran Norman Dello Joio for the lead with a time of 72.610 that was less than seconds shy of Joio's leading time of 73.651.The challenging Richard Jeffery designed course was timed first round with any faults being added to the riders final time leaving riders to set the pace and chase each other for the fastest time from the start.

Still to come this week as the show continues through Sunday, September 9th is the $75,000 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Grand Prix, the $10,000 Mohegan Sun Speed Stake, the $10,000 Turnabout Farm Welcome Stake, The Young Jumper Division presented by William A. Berry and Sons and MMM Horseman, the $4,500 Masters Division sponsored by The World and the $3,500 Equine Insurance Services Future Class.

Final Results

$1,000 Masters Division Sponsored By The World

$750 MMM Horseman Young Jumper Seven and Eight Year Olds

$1,000 South Ridge Level 7 Table II, Sec 2 (b)

PHOTO: Peter Wylde on Perle JRF winners of the $750 MMM Horseman Young Jumper Seven and Eight Year Olds at the 2007 Fidelity Investments Jumper Classic Photo Credit: Tracey Emanuel Photography