Elizabeth Bates of Toronto, ON, claimed her first grand prix victory, winning the $35,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix on Saturday, June 20, at the inaugural Ottawa International Horse Show running June 17 to 21 at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

The grandstands were full for the Ottawa International’s marquee event, proudly sponsored by Brookstreet Hotel, while many others tuned in to watch the free live webcast. Spectators were treated to incredible sport, as six of the original 26-horse starting field jumped clear over the course designed by Guilherme Jorge of Brazil to advance to the jump-off. Only two riders were able to once again leave all the jumps intact, with Bates’ time of 42.86 seconds giving her the win over Kim Farlinger of Orangeville, ON, who stopped the clock in 43.41 seconds riding Caprice vd Brouwershoeve.

The win in the $35,000 Brookstreet Grand Prix came two days after Bates and her small but mighty chestnut stallion, Wildfire, placed second in the $10,000 Karson Open Welcome on Thursday.

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