<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif""><strong>Robert Steele led the way aboard Gospel in the horse
grand prix at the two star Central Districts Show in Foxton this afternoon
(Sunday).</strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">The dairy farmer from Hawera was one of four combinations
through to the jump-off from the 10 starters, and ended up taking the honours
by just .4 of a second in a heart-stopping finale that saw horses and riders
constantly up the ante..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">First out was Julie Davey (Hastings) aboard Air Hill Myka
who threw everything at it and really laid the challenge for those to come.
Simon Wilson (Waipukurau) and Swinger bettered the time by a smidgen, with
Steele going even better.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Last to go was Danielle Maurer (Auckland) and Blue Rinse
who dropped an early rail trying to chase the time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">It was a similar jump-off in the pony grand prix, with
Melanie Weal (Te Awamutu) and Hopeful Illusion coming up trumps from the 16
starters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">More than 450 combinations competed at the popular show,
which saw five arenas in action over the two days.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;WIDOWS: 2;ORPHANS: 2"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Results - </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><a name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Cathay Pacific horse grand prix:
Robert Steele (Hawera) Gospel 1, Simon Wilson (Waipukurau) Swinger 2, Julie
Davey (Hastings) Air Hill Myka 3, Danielle Maurer (Auckland) Blue Rinse 4,
Oliver Edgecombe (Waipukurau) Billistic 5, Maurice Beatson (Dannevirke)
Schimmmel Warrior 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Giltrap Audi young rider: Natasha Brooks (Cambridge )
Hairy McLairy 1, Timothy Myers (Hawera) Pick Me NZPH 2, Danielle Maurer
(Auckland) Blue Rinse 3, Jamie Thurlow (Waverley) Mister Pirate 4, Emma Haworth
(Levin) Liquid Lunch 5, Caitlin Pemberton (Palmerston North) Popoloca 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">STH Hay Supplies pro-am: Carolyn Tatere (Dannevirke)
Grader 1, Amanda Illston (Bulls) Stand Aside 2, Tracy Horton (Taranaki) HS
Licorice Twist 3, Kaleigh Kent (Hawke's Bay) Dark Brew 4, Tim Finch
(Waipukurau) Mr Munga 3 5, Sharleen Workman (Wellington) Kiwi Vibe S L 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Iverquantel amateur: Brooke Zander ( Waipukurau) Double J
Rumours 1, Jeanette Williams (Pahiatua) Telegrace 2, Tim Pearce (Marton) Voodoo
Magic 3, Sofie Dever (Hawke's Bay) Two Face 4, Laura Knight (Palmerston North)
Sir Arthur 5, Sarah Jocelyn (Wainouiomata) Curioso 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Goldengrove Stud five-year-old: Robert Wellwood
(Hastings) Insightful, Claire Wilson (Waipukurau) Waltzing Matilda, Kim Best
(Otane) Mr Wiggle, Ashley Hart (Hastings) Kiwi Gold =1.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Mitavite six-year-old: Josh Collins (Hawkes Bay)
Shakespeare NZPH, Shantelle Williams (Dannevirke) Strictly NZPH, Daniel Webb
(Hunterville) Biloxi, Robert Steele (Hawera) Sumo II, John McLennan
(Waipukurau) JJ Sponge Bob Square Pants, Brooke Zander (Waipukurau) Double J
Rumours =1.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;WIDOWS: 2;ORPHANS: 2"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Cushionride
seven-year-old: Kim Best (Otane) Giggles 1, Nigel Horton (Palmerston North)
Oscar Wilde 2, Robert Steele (Hawera) Rolette 3, Oliver Edgcombe (Waipukurau)
Burttorio 4, Claudia Porter (Hastings) Joia Hara 5, Nicki Booth (Masterton)
Roulez-Rouge 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">KiwiSpan junior rider: Logan Massie (Dannevirke) Kiwi
Ludo 1, Kalah McKay (Levin) Tiger’s Shadow 2, Claudia Porter (Hastings) Mr
Harrison 3, Megan Webb (Hunterville) Abernaki Chief 4, Charlotte Grayling
(Okato) NRM Ru Star 5, Melanie Weal (Te Awamutu) Cross Your Heart 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">JLT Bloodstock pony grand prix: Melanie Weal (Te Awamutu)
Hopeful Illusion 1, Morgan Percy (Masterton) Surprise Illusion 2, Briar
Burnett-Grant (Taupo) Mighty Maximus 3, Kalah McKay (Levin) Kabo So Far 4,
Caitlyn Horton (New Plymouth) Limerick's Black Samba 5, Shaun Fannin (Hastings)
Sir Samson 6.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"">Diana Dobson<br>
Press Liaison, ESNZ<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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