Potter Wins $100,000 Grand Prix at Galway Downs; Marx and Pellin Round Out Podium

Rider Keri Potter and horse Igor de Himbe win the $100,000 Fly Predators Grand Prix, an equestrian show jumping competition sponsored by the company Spalding Labs and hosted at Temecula’s Galway Downs Equestrian, on Saturday, Oct. 11. Valley News/Julia B photo
Keri Potter and Igor de Himbe claimed the top prize in the $100,000 Fly Predators Grand Prix at Galway Downs on Saturday during the TVN Fall 2 competition hosted by Nilforushan Equisport Events. Potter secured the win with a jump-off time of 39.684 seconds. Ariel Marx and Kandersteg W finished close behind in second place with a time of 42.173 seconds, and Patrick Pellin aboard Chac Balandro PS took third at 42.574 seconds. All three rider-and-horse combinations delivered double-clear rounds, marking the only fault-free performances through both phases of the class. The Grand Prix highlighted the week’s competition schedule, drawing a strong spectator turnout. The Sky Partners VIP seating sold out, and the Ringside Lounge was filled to capacity as spectators gathered along the arena’
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