The 2023 Pau champions – Ros Canter and Izilot DHI
European champion, Rosalind Canter has added another major victory, and is now the 2023 Pau 5* champion riding IZILOT DHI. This is her second five star win this year, having won this year’s Badminton title with LORDSHIPS GRAFFALO.
Tom MCEWEN riding JL DUBLIN (GBR)
Tom Mc Ewen (GBR) and JL DUBLIN, had a pole down, causing them to drop down to third place, whilst Oliver Townend and TREGILDER (GBR) who had been in fourth position after cross country, produced a perfect clear round to finish as runners-up.
Oliver Townend with Tregilder
Tom McEwen dressed for the press conference.
Tom McEwan’s disappointment was offset by the fact that his friends were planning a stag party this Sunday evening, as Tom is getting married next Friday.
Kirsty Chabert with CLASSIC VI (GBR) dropped from third overnight to sixth place after knocking two fences.
Irish results
Ireland had three combinations through to the final day, although there was a moment of concern this morning when Ian Cassells and MASTER POINT were sent to the holding box, but were accepted when re-presented.
Sarah Ennis and Grantstown Jackson.
Highest placed Irish combination was Sarah Ennis with Peter Cole and Susanna Francke’s GRANTSTOWN JACKSON who finished 22nd.
Joseph Murphy and Barrichello.
Joseph Murphy riding Dr. Sarah Hughes’ BARRICHELLO placed 26th.
Ian Cassells with Master Point.
Ian Cassells riding Bridget McGing’s MASTER POINT placed 30th in their first 5*.
Two Irish bred horses in the Top 5
Piggy MARCH riding COOLPARKS SARCO (GBR)
Piggy MARCH with COOLPARKS SARCO (GBR) placed fourth.
Coolparks Sarco (ISH) – 2012 gelding by Shannondale Sarco St Ghyvan (BEWB) out of Coolpark Lady Diamond (ISH)[TIH] by Coolcorron Cool Diamond (ISH). Breeder: Michael Burke (Galway)
Kylie RODDY riding SRS KAN DO (GBR)
Kylie RODDY with SRS KAN DO (GBR) placed fifth.SRS Kan Do (ISH) – 2010 gelding by VDL Arkansas (KWPN) out of La Vie En Rose (ISH) by Touchdown (ISH). Breeder: Michael Donner (Westmeath).
Ros Canter’s impressions of Pau
Ros Canter
“I’ve had an incredible week with both horses, in fact both have really given it their all. I’m extremely proud of IZILOT DHI, we’ve come a long way since we got him as a five-year-old, he’s very much on the eye but he’s really taking a big step forward and even at the start of this year, we’ve had our ups and downs and a few little difficulties but he’s been absolutely incredible this week. I’m learning all the time with a horse like him, he’s taught me a lot of things, he’s really taught me not to react, to deal with these kinds of situations by almost letting go of the reins, telling him he’s a good horse. If he wants to panic, he’ll panic, there’s nothing I can do about it, it’s just a question of giving him a lot of confidence. It’s pretty obvious that the British team is in great shape. My aim is to be selected for the Paris Olympics – that’s my dream. On the other hand, I don’t know with which horse. That’s not entirely up to me, but it’s already great to have two horses that could be selected.”
Pascal Sayous, Director of Centaure Production:
“Attendance increases every year, with a +30% growth in visitors for this 2023 edition, to between 42,000 and 43,000 people. It’s THE family event of the year, where more and more people come to enjoy a great moment of sport. We can be proud of what we achieve every year, and we’re delighted that Pau is once again a popular destination for the English, who made Pau one of their favourite holiday resorts.”
