Eventing

Events

News

Victorian eventing season opens with Goodwoods Friends of Werribee Horse Trials

Goodwoods Friends of Werribee Horse Trials (22-23 August) gave eventers the opportunity to kickstart their season in a fun and friendly atmosphere at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.

David Middleton and WEC In The Breeze claimed the CCN4*-S. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Horse Trials.

Equestrian Life

Published 26 Aug 2026

The 4CYTE CCN4*-S saw a win to David Middleton and 13-year-old mare WEC In The Breeze (In the Black x Balou du Rouet) on 46.5. The 2026 FEI World Championship long-listed combination led from start to finish, adding one rail and a handful of time penalties across the jumping phases to their dressage score.

Twenty-two-year-old Molly Lines and her 14-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred Tadpole – who raced as Liquid Courage (Teofilo x Remy) – placed a close second on 48.1. This partnership has been together since Molly was 13 and Taddy was a six-year-old not long off the track.

Mackenzie Walch and Eliva Corduroy placed third on 59.8.

In the DRT Logistics CCN3*-S, Lamoza Velisha enjoyed a win with 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare Ophelie van Prinseveld (by Thunder VD Zuuthoeve out of Haiti DW, by Massimo), adding just 1.6 cross country time faults to their dressage score for a total of 35.2. Lamoza – who turned 20 on Monday – recently represented Australia at the FEI Eventing World Championship for U25 in Millstreet, Ireland, placing 12th overall with 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Call Me Cooley (by Passion out of Shalara).

Alice Darby and Herminone Day placed second in the CCN3*-S on 41.2, with Olympian Megan Jones and Grandview Halo third on 43.6.

Courtney Munro and Jen Jan Dracarys won the McKenzie Park Equestrian CCN2*-S, adding 1.2 cross country time faults to their dressage score to finish on 31.9. Asha Warnock was second aboard Notting Hill Gate on 34.4, while Luke Jones and Luck Money were a close third on 34.6.

Courtney Munro and Jen Jan Dracarys won the CCN2*-S. Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Horse Trials.

The CCN1*-S ran across two divisions, with Tahlia Pursell and Yalambi’s Oscar de la Renta winning the Valley Horsewear CCN1*-S on their dressage score of 28.3. Laura Wallace was second riding Alhambra Calligraphy (31.9) and Miranda Darby placed third with Carnival Day (32.2).

In the Price Kent Racing CCN1*-S for OTTs, Prince Alfred (OTT) and Imogen Bergin claimed the win on a super dressage score of 27.8. Mia Harriss and Another Coldie were second (33), narrowly ahead of Shenae Reid and Spark Up Trouble (33.1).

Next up for Victorian eventers is the Eventing Victoria Spring International Horse Trials (5-6 September), which holds classes from EvA 65 through to CCI4*-S.

Imogen Carmichael and Rhesa Prince Of Peace (POP) won the EvA 65 (POP). Image supplied by Friends of Werribee Horse Trials.
Chloe Brooks and Unique Navajo in action during the Eva 95.1 (OTT) class. Image supplied.

Further winners from Goodwoods Friends of Werribee Horse Trials:

Ciaron Maher Racing EvA 95.1 (OTT): Regina Knobel and Hillviewpark Standingovation (OTT) (31.1)

The NRG Team EvA 95.2: J’Aime Mallon and ESB Golden Chuckle (30.8)

Werribee South Farm Supplies EvA 95.3: Cameron Mathlin and Drops of Jupiter (32.4)

Rider Video EvA 95.4: Annabel Nelson and Kenlock Super Jazz (24)

Cavalor EvA 80.1 (OTT): Georgiana House and Carlisle (OTT) (23.9)

Paneline EvA 80.2: Imogen Hewitt and Straughton Vale Belmiro (27.4)

Elite Equine Bedding EvA 80.3: Imogen Carmichael and Little Black Suzi (POP) (30)

Equissage EvA 80.4: Jenni Hodgins-Smart and Lambourne Park Mister Will (OTT) (27.2)

Castlefin EvA 80.5: Natasha Moody and APH Ashton (27.1)

Iron Horse Equine Nutrition EvA 80.6 (Junior): Daniella Gagliardi and BP Von Bianconi (OTT) (24.4)  

Racing Victoria EvA 65.1 (OTT): Bree Cocks and She’s Rich Enuff (OTT) (35.3)

The Hungry Farmer EvA 65.2 (OTT): Robyn Brown and Tina (OTT) (29.7)             

EZY Camperhire EvA 65.3: Sophia Pratley and Otway Park Tequila Sunrise (27.5)

Kusmanidis The GOAT EvA 65.4: Isabella Draper and Luella Momentum (30.6)

Hygain EvA 65.5 (POP): Imogen Carmichael and Rhesa Prince Of Peace (POP) (27.2)

Full results can be found here.

Shop online with Goodwoods here.