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Victoria, Australia
September 21, 2009

Report from Jennifer Green

In a thrilling finish, brothers Brook and Matthew Sample from Queensland, crossed the finish line in a tied finish to claim victory in Australia's premier 160km Endurance event. Brook, riding Tuldar Saladin and Matthew, riding Brookleigh Ricardo jointly claimed the famous Tom Quilty Gold Cup in a riding time of 9 hours, 50 minutes and 12 seconds. Kristie Taprell, riding Castlebar Concorde took 3rd position in a time of 9 hours, 55 minutes and 12 seconds. All three riders were members of the Australian contingent of riders contesting the World Endurance Championships in Terrengganu, Malaysia, last year.

Internationally renowned endurance rider and multiple Quilty winner, Meg Wade, recovering from a serious fall earlier in the year, assisted with the presentation of the gold cup in an emotional hand over ceremony. Meg has vowed to be riding again as soon as her rehabilition programme allows her too.

The event was based at the impressive Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre south east of Melbourne and the course traversed 5 loops of various lengths in and around the majestic bush land areas of the Bunyip State Forest. The course was described as a true championship course with undulating hills in all phases.

Riders from all Australian states shared the course with riders from overseas nations including USA and Japan and many commented on the professionalism of the event, the high standards of horsemanship and horse management and the pure enjoyment of riding through beautiful Australian bush land.

Event Director, Lissy Verity, could not have been more pleased with the way the event progressed and was overjoyed that the riders and their crews expressed how much they had enjoyed their experience at this year’s Quilty.

Further results by division:

Heavy Weight: (91kg and over)
1st Brodie Freeman     Cedar Ridge Magnetic   11.17.10 BC
 2nd Stephen Gray       Kasbah Kid                        11. 51.38
3rd Maurice Gray         Chazar Fire N’ Ice   12.33.40
4th Paul Legronne       Johroy Custom Made  14.29.30
5th Alwyn Torenbeek   Dalgangle          15.03.52

Middle Weight (73kg and under 91kg)
=1st Brook Sample       Tuldar Saladin    9.50.12
=1st Matthew Sample   Brookleigh Riardo    9.50.12 BC
 3rd Kristie Taprell         Castlebar Concorde    9.55.08
4th Jodie Patterson      Celebration    10.38.26
5th Leigh Ann Sample  Brookleigh Scarlett   10.39.16

Light Weight (Under 73kg)
1st Angela Hawkes      Crysari    10.41.44 BC
2nd Elodie La Labourier  Castlebar Moonlight   10.54.46
3rd Irene Adams           Takoi Watermark   11.21.45
4th Wendy Chambers    KaiHai Stirling Shakeira   11.32.42
5th Rebecca Miller         Aqarius Park Chantilly Lace 12.07.38

Junior (under 18 years)
1st Shannon Hill   Judah of Glendhu   12.05.15 BC
2ndJessyca Dakin  Allira Park Wings of Fire  12.07.38
3rd James Green  Hirstglem Maybe   12.30.39
4th Lainie Zischke  Glenwan Sprite   12.48.41
=5th Harlee McCarthy Hirstglen Conquistador  13.26.38
=5th Jasmine Shields          Porcelain Doll   13.26.38



Complete Results

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