Day two of The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) saw the international-level Big Tour competitors in action for the CDI3* Grand Prix. From a strong field of eight, it was Emma Flavelle-Watts and her 13-year-old gelding Scarlatti Mio VSR who claimed victory with a winning score of 67.522%.
The pair arrive at the Brisbane CDI in strong form, having recently been crowned NSW State Open Big Tour Champions following wins in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Back on home soil in Queensland Emma will be hoping to add a Queensland state title to their growing list of achievements.
Read more: ALL CLASS & QUALITY AT NSW CHAMPIONSHIPS – Equestrian Life, September 2026
Emma has ridden Scarlatti Mio VSR since he was a six-year-old. The combination debuted at Grand Prix level last year and is continuing to consolidate at the level, with a focus on building confidence and consistency in the competition arena.
Matthew Lord and Remi Vigneron finished a close second in the CDI3* Grand Prix on 67.196%, while Jessica Dertell and Kilimanjaro completed the podium in third on 66.565%. and Jess and Kilimanjaro stepped up to CDI3* level this year after winning the CDI-U25 Grand Prix at last year’s Brisbane CDI.
Victoria Luxford and Revelwood Animation were narrowly behind in fourth on 66.130%, while Heather Currie and Thursday’s Intermediate II winner, Quasar de Charry, rounded out the top five with 64.913%.
No strangers to success at QSEC, having been crowned the Australian U25 Big Tour Champions here in 2024, Bridgette Dalmau and Bon Jovi MH won the CDI-U25 Intermediate II with a score of 66.147%. Ella Jacobs and Kalahari were runners-up, while Tanisha Ryan and Jembrae Rattle N Hum finished third.
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In the CDI-Y Young Rider Team Test, Tia Rose McKenzie and Phenomenon claimed victory with a score of 67.706%. They finished just ahead of Angelina Thompson and Arnage Royal Edition on 67.500%, while Sophie Marschner filled both third and fourth place aboard Hilton TC and Del Piero ZF respectively.
Millicent Fletcher topped the CDI-J Junior Team Test with Amsterdam, scoring 69.455%. Tamika Donald and Call Me Maybe placed second, while Mia Doogue and Stakkino finished third.
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Among the CDI-Ch Children competitors, Sage Sharpe and Alpine Parl Sneak Preview won the Preliminary B test on 70.982%, finishing ahead of Maggie Hilet and Roseglen Storm Girl on 67.178%. The CDI-P Pony Rider Team Test was won by Dakota Buchanan and Beauparc Mystique with a score of 60.857%.
Small Tour success continues for Katina Smith
In the Small Tour, Katina Smith continued the winning form she displayed in Thursday’s Prix St Georges, taking out the Open Intermediate I with BC Chilli Pepper on another strong score of 69.147%.
Jessica Dertell and Highfields Bella Vita again finished second on 67.176%, while Ava Halloran and Good Time placed third with 66.294%.
The AOR Intermediate I was won by Kayla Webb and Kenlock Enfield Sky, who repeated their Prix St Georges success with a winning score of 66.000%. Jacqueline Huppert and Cognac Diamond also continued their strong campaign, winning the Pony Intermediate I on 67.441%.
Alexis Hellyer and Fidibus repeated yesterday’s success to win today’s Open Intermediate B, scoring 64.216%, while the AOR Intermediate B went to Lucinda Peacey and Revelwood Ovaltine on 63.135%. Both combinations secured the Championship titles in their respective divisions. Sally Evans was the Open runner-up with Nockturnal Desperados.
Medium Championships decided
The AOR and Pony Medium Championships were also decided on Friday.
Stefanie Brown and Myora Puccini were crowned AOR Medium Champions, with Linda Rensburg and Stonefox Zara taking out the Reserve Champion title.
In the Pony Medium Championship, Jessica Dertell and Roseglen Crown Royale won both tests to secure the championship, while Danielle Keogh and Gomez S finished as Reserve Champions.
Novice Championships awarded
Novice competitors were also in action across the Open, AOR, Pony and Participant divisions.
The Open Novice Championship went to Emma Flavelle-Watts and Belrock Sancia, who won both the Novice 2.2 and 2.3 with impressive scores of 78.438% and 77.286% respectively.
The combination recently impressed at the NSW State Dressage Championships, where they also claimed a decisive Novice Championship victory.
Daisy Fielding and Remi Victoria’s Secret scored 71.641% to finish second in the 2.2, while Harvey Besley and Corramin Bentley were runners-up in the 2.3 with 74.214%. Harvey and Corramin Bentley ultimately secured the Reserve Championship title.
The AOR Novice Championship went to Vanessa Brown and Atalantis, who won the 2.3 with 73.786%. Georgie Cham and Remi Sheeza Secret were named Reserve Champions after winning the 2.2 on 72.500%.
The Pony Novice Championship brought further success for Jacqueline Huppert and Foxhunter Aegean Dream. After claiming the Pony Preliminary Championship on Thursday, the combination secured the Pony Novice title with two more convincing wins, both scoring above 70%. Kylee Chandler and Nevermore were named Reserve Champions.
The Novice Participant Championship was won by Anjanette McClean Smith and Cooramin Furstenfire, who topped both tests. Aaliyah Wallace and Sansisko finished as Reserve Champions.
Competition continues over the weekend.
Watch the action live
If you can’t be ringside at QSEC, you can follow the action via the livestream on Friday and Saturday, with selected classes from the main arena broadcast live and free through Equestrian Life. Coverage will also be available live and on demand through ClipMyHorse.TV.
For draws and results from The Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI, visit Nominate.
