Dowsley dominates Day 1 of Sydney CDI

Matthew Dowsley dominated the opening day of the Sydney CDI winning three classes including the main event - the NSW Sport and Recreation FEI Grand Prix CDI3* (69.66%).

"I'm thrilled with all of my horses, it's not that often that they do things so perfectly all in one go," Dowsley said.

Matthew's Grand Prix winning mount Adloo Richard is owned by former top level rider Diane Jenkyn who held back tears shortly after the official presentation.

Di did all the ground work with the blood bay Warmblood gelding and took him to Prix St Georges level before handing him over to Matthew for the next stage of his career.

"It's so exciting to see Richard do that, I love Richard," Di said. "Matthew rides him so well and it was so emotional to see it all come together today."

Matthew is hugely thankful of the support from Adloo Richard's owner and long-time friend. "Di was at the top of the tree when I started and when she offered me the horse I was extremely proud," he said.

Dowsely’s day of domination kicked off with the Trailrace – Grand Prix (CDN), which he won on Don Desandro (owned by Cheryl Smith) with a score of 67.460%. Dowsley, then quinellaed the Jill Cobcroft – Prix St Georges (CDI3*). Wowing the Sydney crowd with a score of 73.632% & on AEA Prestige (owned by Denise Ceddia) and second place on Ferdinand MD (owned by Mathew Dowsley) with 70.395%. 

You can see Mathew Dowsley in action at the Sydney CDI in the following classes tomorrow:

• the Wades Equine Coaches – Intermediate 1 (CDI) - Indoor Arena 8.00 am -11.40 am
• the Equestrian Australia – Grand Prix Special (CDI)- Grand Prix Special (CDI)

RESULTS: 

NSW Sport & Rec FEI Grand Prix (CDI3*)

1. Matthew Dowsley & Adloo Richard with 69.66%
2. Brett Parbery & DP Weltmieser with 68.74%
3. Judith Dierks & Diamond Star with 68.48%

Mustad Saddleworld - Prix St Georges (CDN)

1. Mark Arthur & Show Master with 68.63%
2. Sara Price & Cheval de Luxe with 68%
3. Gordon Pratt & Bloomers Simply The Best with 67.23%

Trailrace Grand Prix (CDN)

1. Matthew Dowsley & Don Desandro with 67.46%
2. Glenda De wit & Milfield Dominique with 65.26%
3. Sue Hearn & Jude with 63.88%

Konkes Own FEI Intermediate A (CDN)

1. David Mckinnon & Her Highness with 67.22%
2. Robyne Smith & KS Beauchamp with 65.05%
3. Claire Wallace & Lincoln Lord Astor with 62.27%

Jilli Cobcroft Prix St Georges (CDI3*)

1. Matthew Dowsley & AEA Prestige with 73.63%
2. Matthew Dowsley & Ferdinand MD with 70.39%
3. Daniella Dierks & Rosetta with 67.92%

Mulawa Performance FEI CDI-U25 Intermediate II

1. Katharine Farrell & Luxor 118 with 69.03%
2. Fern Wright & Kamber Pryderi with 64.34%
3. Celeste Amezdroz & Jaybee Alonzo with 61.57%

Agnes Bank Equine Clinic Young Rider Team CDI-Y

1. Rosanna Relton & Four Winds Bombadier with 66.66%
2. Angus Fripp & Warburton Regatta with 65.61%
3. Tessa Gunn & Lets Romance with 64.64%

Willinga Park FEI CDI-P Poney Team Test

1. Jessica Hivon & Garraboo Scoobie Doo with 69.61%
2. Amy Bachmann & Heritage Park Chartreuse with 66.23%
3. Charlotte Phillips & Kooralyn Serena with 60.81%

Commins Hendriks Solicitors Para-equestrian Team Gr I

1. Ryan Mcneil & Boganvilla Bazil with 62.32%
2. Mikaela Worth & Phorcefields Rapunzel with 60%

Commins Hendriks Solicitors Para-equestrian Team Gr II

1. Victoria Davies & Andaluka Elegido with 67.82%
2. Victoria Davies & Celere with 65.70%

Commins Hendriks Solicitors Para-equestrian Team Gr III

1. Emma Booth & Mogelvangs Zidane with 71.61%
2. Dale Johnston & TEC Macedon with 63.62%

Commins Hendriks Solicitors Para-equestrian Team Gr IV

1. Katie-maree Umback & Gronskovlunds Marquis with 67.29%
2. Kaye Hannan & Bradgate Park Wexford with 63.20%

Commins Hendriks Solicitors Para-equestrian Team Gr V

1. Karen Lever & Colonials Pure Majic with 64.18%

Prydes EasiFeed 4-year-old Horses Round 1

1. Lisa Janke & Bluefields Dankeschoen // Gina Montgomery & Iresias L with 82.40%
2. Gina Montgomery & Braveaux with 81%

Widderstein Stables 5-year-old Horses Round 1

1. Riley Alexander & Jembrae Rattle N Hum with 85.60%
2. Elliot Patterson & Almania Felix with 82.60%
3. Danielle Dierks & Revelwood Desmond with 82.40%

CSG Young Horse for 6-year-old Horses Round 1

1. Rodney Martin & SPH Renaissance with 83.20%
2. Brett Parbery & Yarramee Serendipity with 80.60%
3. Gina Montgomery & Artes Lauries Gift with 80.20%

Prydes EasiFeed 4-year-old Ponies Round 1 

1. Sydney Evans & Glenesk Rush Hour with 78.60%
2. Kaitlin Dooney & Donablitzen with 72.40%
3. Meeri Lee & Celtic Rose ML with 68%

Widderstein Stables 5-year-old Ponies Round 1 

1. Sancha Butler & Carwyn Monte Carlo with 81%
2. Amanda Shoobridge & SPB Diva Toscana with 75.20%

CSG Young Pony for 6-year-old Ponies Round 1

1. Sara Price & FS Carry Gold with 76.80%
2. Virginia Morgan & Burrowa Bayardo Expres with 65.60%

For full results please visit the Sydney CDI website

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