Charlie Jayne and One and Only Conclude 2024 Annual Series with Win in $50,000 Arion Sellier Grand Prix
The 2024 ESP Holiday & Horses Series, presented by ArthramidVet, launched in style on Friday with the opening of the ESP Holiday Finale at Wellington International. The week kicked off with a spotlight on the hunter division, highlighted by the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Hunt & Go), presented by Perfect Products. A competitive field of 35 horse-and-rider pairs took to the arena, each aiming for a place at the top.
Taking center stage in combined Rings 7 and 8, John French (USA) delivered a stellar performance aboard Ocean Road, owned by Marnell Sport Horses. With impressive scores of 92 and 94, French secured a commanding victory with a total of 186. Marcus Au (USA), the previous week’s winner with Desiigner, owned by Continental Stables, LLC, claimed the runner-up spot this time with scores of 89 and 88.5 for a combined 177.5. Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and Magic in the Making, owned by Redfield Farm, finished just half a point behind in third with a total of 177.
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