Richard Vogel (GER) wins the CANA Cup 1.55m; reveals how ‘very badly’ he wants to win Sunday’s grand prix.

As Jump for Jasper tally passes $40K on day two of the ‘Masters’

On Track: CANA Cup winner Richard Vogel (GER) with United Touch. Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis

Sept. 05, 2024 (Spruce Meadows) — Richard Vogel (GER) and United Touch helped boost the tally of our new charity fundraiser Jump for Jasper to $40,670 as they delivered a double clear in today’s 1.55m CANA Cup.

The amount reflects a two-day total of 83 clear rounds completed by riders in four International Ring competitions so far — with an anonymous donor giving $490 for each clear round delivered in the ring across the entire five-day ‘Masters’ tournament.

Following today’s CANA Cup, Vogel, the winner of 2023’s Rolex Grand Prix in Geneva, told how 'very badly’ he wants to win Sunday’s CPKC ‘International’, presented by Rolex, to get back on track for Rolex Grand Slam contention.

“We want to win very badly,” said Vogel, who would need to win three consecutive Rolex Grand Prix events to win the coveted grand slam title.

“Sunday’s grand prix is one of the most prestigious classes in the world.

“I have United Touch which is an opportunity you don’t have often in your life.

“While I have him, I should try to win it with him. You never know when you will get a horse that can jump the big jumps so easy like he can.

“With him underneath me I have a good chance and the opportunity to do it.”

Second and third place CANA Cup finishers, Ben Maher (GBR) with Enjeu de Grisien, and Max Kuhner (AUT) on Elektric Blue P, also added a couple thousand dollars to the pot as they went double clear on the challenging course designed by Leopoldo Palacios (VEN).

Earlier, Michael Pender of Ireland, and HHS Cornetta, triumphed in the 1.50m ATCO Cup, following an 11-horse jump off.

Amy Millar (CAN) and Christiano came second, while Donald Whitaker (GBR), with Millfield Colette, finished third.
The trio beat 29 other horse-rider pairings in the International Ring course, also designed by Palacios.

A Vintage Ride: Michael Pender (IRL) soars to victory in the ATCO Cup 1.50m, aboard HHS Cornetta. The duo are shown above ‘Vinery’, one of the new jumps we acquired from the Paris Olympics. Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk

Brett-on Her: Bretton Chad, from Calgary, and CSF Princess Blue take top spot in the PwC Cup 1.45m. Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley

Rail-ly Good: Tamie Phillips, of Strathmore, AB, wins the Oxford Properties Cup 1.30m with Pico. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko

PS, I Love You: Hanoverian mare My Golden Anna PS delivers Alberta-girl Lisa Carlsen (CAN) a victory in the NOV Tuboscope 1.20m. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko

Head Of The Class: Mya Viczko (CAN), from Moosejaw, SK, with Kannan You Two, won the Friends of the Meadows 1.10m. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko

Raising The Roof: The Littlest Honky Tonk House Band perform in the Equi-Plex, where we have a number of exciting vendors. They’ll be here until Sunday.
We’re On Fire: The Blacksmith World Championships are on at Spruce Meadows until Sunday
Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley