2015 Cup Classes Results

The ‘Cup Classes’, the big prize for three year olds at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Forty horses competed through the qualifying classes in Ontario with the top 20 moving on to the finals at the Royal. Horses from all provinces are eligible for the classes provided they meet the qualifying criteria and 2015 saw one entry from New Brunswick.

Secret Ambition, a black Hanoverian filly, owned and bred by Sandra Laprise from Alfred ON took top spot in both the Governor General’s and Lieutenant Governor’s Classes. The filly was handled by Ronnie Davidson in the in-hand class and was ridden by Leslie Beaulac under saddle. Having prepared several Cup winners, this was Sandra’s first win as an owner. Secret Ambition is by Sandra’s stallion Sir Wanabi out of Whitesinvogue.

The CSHA was honored to have Sue & John Grange and their daughter Ariel represent the CSHA for the presentation together with Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lt Gov of Ontario of the Lieutenant Governor’s Cup. Sue and John operate Lothlorien Farm. In addition to their top international show jumping horses, Lothlorien is home to a select breeding operation of Canadian Sport Horses.

Governor General’s Cup

  • 1) Secret Ambition (Sir Wanabi x Whitesinvogue) Sandra Laprise
  • 2) High Society (Orame x Risacci) Cheryl Hickman
  • 3) Braecrest Beaumont (Banderas x Kalonja) Claire Hunter
  • 4) AHF Samlandero (Chablis 1Z x Illusion) Marjorie O’Donnell
  • 5) F1 (Furst Grandios x R’Dawnattack) Dianna Haughton
  • 6) Salvo RSF (Sir Gregory x Quartz) Jenna Verenka
  • 7) His Querido (His Highness x Roxelle) Jackie Vandenbrink
  • 8) Serene ( Sir Wanabi x Raven) Grits McMullen
  • 9) Count Poppenberg (Dreitakt x Malaspina) Adolf Gust
  • 10) Hollanda P (Voltaire x Rolanda Elite) Roy Maher & Prima Equestrian

Lieutenant Governor’s Cup

  • 1) Secret Ambition (Sir Wanabi x Whitesinvogue) Sandra Laprise
  • 2) F1 (Furst Grandios x R’Dawnattack) Dianna Haughton
  • 3) High Society (Orame x Risacci) Cheryl Hickman
  • 4) Sefirah (Sir Wanabi x Riviera III) Amelia Connolly
  • 5) Brienne (Banderas x bold Carma) Krista Kocot
  • 6) His Querido (His Highness x Roxelle) Jackie Vandenbrink
  • 7) Braecrest Beaumont (Banderas x Kalonja) Claire Hunter
  • 8) McIlroy (Bobis Skipper x Eternal Bellerian) Kendra Mitchell
  • 9) Chevalier I (Cabardino x Play For Keeps) Carol Wiley
  • 10) Cachet (Cabardino x Larissa) Laura Rooney

 

Lt-Gov-presentation

Presentation – Secret Ambition shown by Ronnie Davidson, Lt Gov Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Susan Grange, John Grange, Ariel Grange of Lothlorien Farm. Photo credit – Cealy Tetly

 

Leslie-Beaulac-&-Sandra-Laprise

Leslie Beaulac (rider) & Sandra Laprise (owner)