Sam Williams wins the Melbourne WC Qualifier

Sam Williams has beaten a strong field to win the Melbourne WC Qualifer.

Brother of Olympian Matt Williams, Sam and his 10 yo gelding High Rail Saltbuh were the only combination to jump clear in the first round. They picked up four jumping penalties in the second round but it didn't change their positioning on the leaderboard with second placed Jamie Kermond and Valhalla 3 ending the event on a total of 12 jumping penalties (four from round one and eight from round two).  

The David Sheppard designed course proved a challenging one with third placed Brook Dobbin and Advisor the only other combination to produce a clear round, which they achieved in the second session. The 12 jumping penalties they gained in the first round relegated them to third position overall.

Following this event the top 15 positioned riders on the leaderboard of the Australian league of the FEI World Cup automatically qualify for this year's Equestrian Grand Final which will be held at EQUITANA in Melbourne. View the standingsHERE

Full results from the 2012 Royal Melbourne Show World Cup Qualifier can be viewed HERE

1 October 2012

Sam Williams wins the Melbourne WC Qualifier

Sam Williams has beaten a strong field to win the Melbourne WC Qualifer. Results from Sunday's event are below. More to come...

2012 Royal Melbourne Show World Cup Qualifier Results

1. #744 - Sam Williams on High Rail Salt Bush

2. #763 - Jamie Kermond on Valhalla 3

3. #194 - Brook Dobbin on Advisor

4. #764 - Timothy Clarke on Caltango

5. #458 - Tom McDermott on CP Romantic Dream

6. #526 - Jono Berry on Ocean Beach NZPH

7. #110 - Paul Brent on Animate

8. #112 - Evie Buller on Yalambi's Landor

=9. #197 - David Dobson on Akon

=9. #457 - Tom McDermott on CP Rolex

FEI World Cup Jumping Moves to Melbourne

Fresh from their outing at last weekend's Australian Show Jumping Championships, top Australian based Jumping combinations will be in action on Tuesday in the Melbourne Royal leg of the Australian FEI World Cup Qualifying Series.

This League is also serving as the Qualification Series of the Equestrian Grand Final and the top 15 riders following the Melbourne event will automatically qualify for November’s Grand Final which will be held at EQUITANA Melbourne from November 15-18.

Series leader Evie Buller and other leading riders including Clem Smith, David Dobson, Jamie Kermond and Tim Clarke have all entered and will be out to snatch a win.

Equestrian Life will live stream the Melbourne FEI World Cup Qualifier on Sunday 30 October at 5pm.

Visit the Equestrian Life website for more information http://www.equestrianlife.com.au/pages/Live-TV

For more information on the Equestrian Grand Final and to view the leader board please CLICK HERE