Whitaker Wins in Barcelona

Michael Whitaker from Whatton, Notts, rode to victory last night in the Barcelona Grand Prix at the CSIO in Barcelona, Spain.

Michael riding the 12 year-old bay mare, Insul Tech Portofino jumped a double clear round to finish over a second in front of runner-up, the Netherland's Albert Zoer and Okidoki.

Jeroen Dubbeldam finished in third place.

Results (15.09.06)
Grand Prix – Two Rounds – 1,60m

1º Michael Whitaker (Gbr) / Insul Tech Portofino 63 / 0/0-53,04
2º Albert Zoer (Hol) / Okidoki / 0/0-54,91
3º Jeroen Dubbeldam (Hol) / Up And Down / 0/0-57,21
4º Beezie Madden (USA) / Authentic / 4/4-51,14
5º Marcus Ehning (Ale) / Gitania 8 / 4/4-53,23
6º Julien Epaillard (Fra) / Icare Du Manet / 4/4-55,51
7º Werner Muff (Sui) / Plot Blue / 0/4-57,99
8º Peder Fredicson (Sue) / Magic Bengtsson / 0/6-66,76
9º Christian Ahlmann (Ale) / Cöster / 4/8-51,53
10º McLain Ward (USA) / Sapphire / 0/8-54,99