Michael Murphy Masters $120,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*

Tanner Korotkin and King Z are Crowned Champions of $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic

Maya Ines Denis Chambon and Callypso De La Hamente Z Claim $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* Win

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Mill Spring, NC - June 4, 2024 - Conquering the Ivan Tagle (ARG)-designed track to best a field of 32 competitors, Michael Murphy (USA) piloted Kaida CM to win Saturday night’s $120,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3* in Tryon Stadium. One of three double clears, Murphy and Kaida CM (Kennan x Indoctro) clinched first with a 37.27 second jump off time. Riding her own Cornwall BH (Unknown x Cambridge 8), the 2008 Holsteiner gelding, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) put 39.24 seconds on the clock to claim reserve honors. Recording 44.02 seconds to round out the top three was Catherine Tyree Flores (USA) aboard her own Pikeur Lareen (Los Angeles x Cornet Obolensky), the 2015 Westphalian mare.

Michael Murphy and Kaida CM
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This win marked a turning point for Michael Murphy and Kaida CM in their new partnership. “I was really happy with her in the first round,” Murphy said of the 2015 Dutch Warmblood mare. “She’s a new horse, and this is my third horse show with her. I jumped her in the qualifier, but tonight was my first test with her. She handled everything really well, and I'm super happy with her.”

Amanda Derbyshire and Cornwall BH
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As the fourth to ride in the jump off, Murphy was able to study a few rounds before tackling the course. Crediting Kaida CM’s speed as part of the team’s success, Murphy noted that “she's naturally quick, and I just let her do her thing!”

Catherine Tyree Flores and Pikeur Lareen
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Enjoying the final weeks of the Tryon Spring Series, Murphy’s team plan to return to North Carolina for the upcoming summer horse shows. “We’ve been here two weeks, and we've had a great couple of shows. My fiance, Lauren [Tyree] and I have been at almost every Grand Prix. We're really excited, and we're going to come back in July.”

Michael Murphy, Amanda Derbyshire, and Catherine Tyree Flores in their presentation ceremony alongside Tryon International’s General Manager, Equestrian Operations Glenn Petty, Amanda Thompson MSN, RN, Executive Director of The Foundation for St. Luke's Hospital, and Show Manager JP Godard.
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Murphy and his talented equine partner had extra fans in the stands on Saturday night. “My mom and grandmother were here tonight, they drove up to watch,” he shared. “My mom owns Kaida CM with me, so it was really fun that she was able to be here!”

Francisco Alfredo Moran Moran was awarded the Groom’s Award presented by Ariat for his care and dedication to Kaida CM, alongside Tryon International’s Drew Page.
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As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Amanda Derbyshire was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, alongside Tryon International’s Director of Business Development, Lynn Penny.
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Results: $120,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*
Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider (COUNTRY), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time

1) Kaida CM, 2015 Dutch Warmblood mare (Kennan x Indoctro)
Michael Murphy (USA), South Coast: 0/0/37.27

2) Cornwall BH, 2008 Holsteiner gelding (Unknown x Cambridge 8)
Amanda Derbyshire (GBR), Amanda Derbyshire: 0/0/39.24

3) Pikeur Lareen, 2015 Westphalian mare (Los Angeles x Cornet Obolensky)
Catherine Tyree (USA), Catherine Tyree LLC: 0/0/44.02

4) Bull Run's Jireh, 2014 Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc: 0/4/35.52

5) Castlefield Dream, 2011 Holsteiner gelding (Clinton x Cero)
Capt. Brian Cournane (USA), Glenbeigh Farm LLC: 0/0/39.96

6) Bull Run’s Hesed, 2014 Oldenburg gelding (Christian 25 x Lord Z)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc.: 0/8/37.37

7) Chacco Bumpy, 2010 Oldenburg mare (Chacco-blue x Toulon)
Luis Pedro Biraben (ARG), Luis Biraben & Miguel Madero: 0/8/39.97

8) Dana De Kerglenn, 2013 Selle Français mare (Mylord Carthago*hn x Diamant De Semilly)
Hunter Holloway (USA), Hays Investment Corp: 0/8/42.97

9) De L'oiseliere, 2013 Selle Français gelding (Kapitol D’argonne x Unknown)
Alexandra Worthington (USA), Turn A Blind Eye LLC: 4/72.65

10) Itchcock Des Dames, 2014 Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Marius Claudius x Calvaro F.c.)
Jad Dana (LBN), The Itchy Group: 4/72.96

11) Tiffany De Olid, 2012 CDE mare (Huppydam Des Horts x Unknown)
Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 4/73.37

12) Kiekeboe Spirit, 2015 KWPN gelding (Darius x Game Boy)
Todd Minikus (USA), Spirit Group: 4/73.57

For full results from the $120,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*, click here.

Tanner Korotkin and King Z are Crowned Champions of $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic

June 2, 2024 - Tanner Korotkin (Wellington, FL) and Sandalwood Farms’ King Z dominated the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic in Tryon Stadium, with two clear rounds and a jump off time of 34.66 seconds. Taking second with 37.37 seconds on the clock was Diego Bedoya Yanez (Magnolia, TX) with Baglioni (Spartacus x Cipriani), the 2014 Anglo-European Warmblood mare owned by NRG Farm LLC. Luis Pedro Biraben (Wellington, FL) rode his own 2016 Selle Français mare Georgina De Carles, co-owned with Carlos Alvarez Del Castillo, to third place with a time of 40.63 seconds.

Following his win, Tanner Korotkin commented on King Z’s (Kannan x Sympatica) skill and precision over fences. “He’s only nine, and extremely competitive. You really just need to stay out of his way and can almost guarantee a clear round,” he shared.

Korotkin relied on the 2015 Zangersheide gelding’s speed across the ground for the win. “He made the first round feel pretty easy – the time was tight, so his foot speed made that no issue. Going into the jump off, I knew Jad Dana had three horses in it, all being very fast. In that situation, knowing I’m on a fast horse as well, I tend to not watch what others do. I stick to my plan and go as fast as I feel my horse is comfortable with,” Korotkin recapped.

Going forward, Korotkin anticipates a fruitful partnership with the talented gelding. “King is an incredible horse”, he noted. “He’s already had many wins, placed in many FEI classes, and national Grand Prixs at only nine years old. My goal is pretty simple – keep trying to teach him and keep winning.”

For full results from the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic, click here.

Maya Ines Denis Chambon and Callypso De La Hamente Z Claim $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* Win

May 31, 2024 - Maya Ines Denis Chambon (MEX), and Callypso De La Hamente Z (Chellsini Z x Kashmir Van Schuttershof), the 2016 Zangersheide gelding, flew around the Ivan Tagle (ARG) track in a time of 73.51 to win the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* on Friday. In reserve, David Cameron (AUS) and Beijing Ls La Silla (Cassiago x Clearway), the 2011 Unknown gelding, went double-clear in a time of 74.32 seconds. Catherine Tyree Flores (USA) rode to a time of 81.86 seconds and third place with Camilla Z (Cliff 67 x Sandro Boy Junior), the 2012 Zangersheide mare, to round out the podium.

For full results from the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*, click here.

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Results: Tryon Spring 5

Michael Murphy Masters $120,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*

Tanner Korotkin and King Z are Crowned Champions of $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic

Maya Ines Denis Chambon and Callypso De La Hamente Z Claim $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* Win

Midweek Update: Tryon Spring 6

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