The CDI4 Grand Prix class in Lier with huge British imprint
Tonights winner 17 year old Super Nova II by De Niro ridden by Spencer Wilton showed a strong over all test.
Last time this combination showed was September 2018 at WEG in Tryon where they were placed as individual 15 in the Grand Prix, and secured the British team their bronze medal, including Olympic Tokyo team qualification. Unfortunately Super Nova got very excited by the price giving ceremony, and for the subsequent training the day after he didn’t felt ok, and Spencer had to withdraw from further competition. Spencer Wilton has been suffering from back problems, and during 2019 he has undergone a back surgery himself.
Today they were strongly back at the international scene. Before the start signal Super Nova looked quite tense, but Spencer really managed to keep him focused all the way, and the entire test was with clearly statement of their long time partnership. No technical errors, just a few minor issues mainly from tensions, but they managed to keep their high standard all the way.
After the test Spencer told that they were both really nervous, “I was hoping at 17 years old he would plod round, but no such luck 😊”, Spencer said.
Team competition between Britain and The Netherlands
Today’s “team competition” went to Britain, as also Sonnar Murray with Erlentanz and Gareth Hughes with KK Woodstock were showing strong tests, where only Adelinde Cornelissen with Aqiedo was able to challenge the Brits placed as no 3 today.
