'Pan American' - Day 2
June 28, 2024
Mexico’s Francisco Pasquel Vega takes Canadian Utilities Cup
Second member of Familia Pasquel scores Spruce Meadows 5* victory on delightful day of doubles
Day two of ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex
Dominant, Indeed: Francisco Pasquel Vega (MEX), with Dominant 2000 Z, celebrate coming first in today’s Canadian Utilities Cup 1.50m, the qualifier for Sunday’s Grand Prix. Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 (Spruce Meadows) — The second member of Mexico’s talented Pasquel family landed a Spruce Meadows Summer Series 5* victory this afternoon, as Francisco Pasquel Vega took top spot in the Canadian Utilities Cup 1.50m.
The up-and-comer nailed the jump-off ahead of just three other riders from a starting competition of 65, to take top spot in the qualifier for Sunday’s Pan American Cup 1.60m Grand Prix.
Today’s ‘Pan American’ tournament win echoes that of his uncle, Patricio Pasquel, who won the Grand Prix qualifier in the ‘National’, presented by Rolex, earlier this month. Patricio finished 15th and 47th on two different horses this evening.
Pasquel Vega, 21, who also beat his cousin Patricio Pasquel Poo, also 21, in today’s contest, said: “My cousin helps me because we have bets on every class.
“I think he owes me something now, so we’re gonna see if he pays or not. I think I might let him off because I won.
“All of us — me, my uncle, my cousin — push each other to be better. We are a family of riders.
“To come here to Spruce Meadows, one of the best venues in the world, to beat all of these talented riders, is pretty special.”
Pasquel Vega will be joined on Sunday by the 39 other top riders from today’s event, including second-place finisher Matthew Sampson (GBR), with stallion Daniel, and Jos Verlooy (BEL), with Nixon Van’t Meulenhof, who came third. Pasquel Vega’s uncle and cousin will both also be competing.
Today’s challenging Canadian Utilities Cup 510m course was designed by Gregory Bodo, of France, and featured 13 obstacles with 16 efforts.
Day two of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex, turned out to be a day of doubles, as a number of riders and horses scored back-to-back victories.
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For complete results from today visit: sprucemeadows.com/live/
Queen Camila and King Charles: Charlie Jacobs (USA) and Camila 111 win the Trimac Cup 1.45m, their second win of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex, so far. Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
A Daughter’s ‘Des’: Lucy Deslauriers (USA) came second in the Trimac Cup 1.45m, while dad Mario (CAN) landed in seventh spot after failing to make the jump-off. Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Guess That’s Why They Call Her Camila ‘Won-Won-Won’
Charlie Jacobs (USA) and his prize silver mare Camila 111 celebrated a second consecutive victory on day two of the ‘Pan American’, presented by Rolex, taking top spot in this afternoon’s Trimac Cup 1.45m.
The victory followed the pair’s win in The Herd Junior/Amateur 1.40m yesterday.
Today’s triumph saw them beat 17 initial competitors, taking top spot in the jump-off.
Lucy Deslauriers Beats Olympian Dad Mario
Lucy Deslauriers (USA), 25, came second in the Trimac Cup 1.45m, after dad Mario, 59, failed to make the six-horse jump-off, despite this week being named one of the four Team Canada show jumpers heading to the Paris Olympics next month.
Third place went to Arturo Parada Vallejo (MEX) and Pandora 258, yesterday’s champions in The Herd 1.45m.
For complete results from today visit: sprucemeadows.com/live/
Scroll down for a round-up of today’s other winners, as well as some adorable shots from around the grounds….
Nauss and Easy: Nora Nauss (USA) wins the Trimac Cup Junior/Amateur 1.40m with Global Jativia, after they also came first in yesterday’s Friends of the Meadows Junior/Amateur 1.30m. Spruce Meadows Media/Tony Lewis
Pretty Women: Katie Laurie (AUS) and Belgian Warmblood ‘Pretty Women’ land a victory in the Equus 1.40 Junior/Amateur, following yesterday’s win in the Mission:Possible 1.45m. Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
Muchas Grazie-as: Justin Prather (CAN), with winning mare Grazie, in The Crew 1.30m. Prather also took second place in the competition with gelding Tamarack. Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
Bonnie Lass: Virginia Bonnie (USA), shows off the ribbon she earned with gelding Curtis SL in the Friends of the Meadows Junior/Amateur 1.20m. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
Krodine Dream: Mandy Porter (USA) also nabbed a first-second finish this afternoon. She topped the leaderboard in the Friends of the Meadows 1.20m with Krodine SW (pictured), and came second with Cara Mia 155. The double-win comes off the back of yesterday’s victory in the Friends of the Meadows 1.20m, also with Krodine SW. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
Janaya’s Train: Janaya Torres (USA), aboard Edesa’s Corsall, leads the top finishers after triumphing in the Friends of the Meadows 1.10m. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
Riding the Rails: Jocelyn Marriott (CAN) and Tull took the 1.00m Friends of the Meadows. Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
You’ve Goat to be Kidding Me…
A little taste of the fun to come this Sunday, June 30, as we celebrate Canada Day early with LOADS of events. Come join us!
Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
