Simpson also revealed some sage-like jump-off advice from his father, adding:
“My dad told me exactly what I had to – go as fast as I can without knocking anything down!”
Wilks, meanwhile, said:
“I have had a really good day. He is quite a new horse to me, and he jumped his socks off for me out there.”
And for Quigley, it was another day that showcased Isaura’s rich promise. He said:
“She is only an eight-year-old. That’s her fourth grand prix now, and she has only had one fence down in four international grands prix. I am thrilled with her.”
Early in the day, Emily Ward and Doobally won the two-star jump-off class, sponsored by Gain Horse Feeds, clocking a time of 33.79 seconds , while Sophie Fawcett continued her impressive Bolesworth form by taking second aboard Quite Cadiz, with David McPherson (Sirocco) third and Chloe Breen (Zidane VIII) fourth.
