Day 3 (Friday) Sports Results – Top Three
Paul Sims, riding Dream Roller, won this evening’s Dorrell & Hodson 1.50m Grand Prix qualifier in a tense jump-off when he pipped Carmen Edwards to the post by a nano second. “That was a really incredible round,” said Sims who, along with Edwards are local to Bolesworth and even play football together.
The top 50 showjumpers from both qualifiers held yesterday and today will now go through to the Grand Finale of the week, namely, the Dodson & Horrell 1.50m Grand Prix on Sunday.
Dodson & Horrell CSI3* 1.50m GP Qualifier: 1. Paul Sims, Dream Roller, 2. Carmen Edwards, Happy Valerie, 3. Yazmin Davis, Zanbowa Z.
Bloomfields Horseboxes CSI3* – FT – 1.40m: 1. Guy Williams, Crispina Z
1. Guy Williams, Crispina Z, 2. Jessica Burke, Inpulss, 3. Jude Burgess, Dreams of Don
Hunter Woodshaving CSI Amateur 1.15m: 1. Arianna Kuligowski , Ivascalle. Bolesworth CSI* 1.30m: 1. Red Morgan, GTrue. Röwer & Rüb – UK CSI Amateur 1.25m: 1. Tony Pearson, Berlin. Beaverbrooks CSI YH 5yo: Christopher Burton, Chacoon’s Nevo PS. Recycling Lives CSI Amateur 1.05m: 1. Louise McDonald. Al Shira’aa CSI YH 7yo: 1. James Smith. Horseware Ireland CSI 1* 1.35m: 1. Joanne McGlory. JCL Insurance CSI P 1.25m: 1. Phoebe Farman. Blossom Home Care CSI P 1.10m: 1. Alice Crowley, Access Bill.
A-List Auction
Excitement has been building towards the Bolesworth Science Supplements A-List Auction with a superb line-up of Ridden lots and elite Yearlings on site.
We’ll confirm the winning bids tomorrow – keep an eye out for the results!
Business at Bolesworth
Iceland’s CEO Richard Walker spoke at a well-attended business lunch today at Bolesworth. He talked of his company’s pioneering measures to remove artificial colouring in the 1980s, and the introduction of its own-label GM-free foods in the 1990s. He also covered topical issues important to the firm such as its plastic-free pledge, tackling global climate change and reducing in-store food waste.
Events at Bolesworth
Aladdin Maze & Sunflower Picking Patch: 20 August – 4 September
Flower power is the theme for mid-August through to early September when Bolesworth will stage its very first Aladdin Maize Maze, providing a day out to remember. In partnership with Maize Maze experts Picking Patch, daytime activities will delight all ages as the glorious sunflowers provide a happy picking-place and a lovely backdrop to Bolesworth’s bee-friendly wildflower collection.
Tickets will go on sale soon, keep an eye on our website for more information.
It’s the Weekend, See You Tomorrow
The competition hots up in the International Arena with four Showjumping classes followed by the exciting eVetDrug CSI3* Puissance; get ringside to see just how high can the wall go before it defeats all competitors!
It’s Ladies Day in hospitality with Best Dressed Awards and prizes for the top three – the lucky winner will be presented with a luxurious and high-value VIP package courtesy of Liverpool One. Into the evening and Disco Classical Presents Classic Decks takes to the stage.
Hospitality packages are still available, click here!