Bluman Collects Third Hampton Classic Grand Prix Win - 27 East

Bluman Collects Third Hampton Classic Grand Prix Win

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Daniel Bluman won his third Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday, riding Ladriano Z. The pair beat out Adrienne Sternlicht and her horse, Faquitol-S, in a two-rider jump-off. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman won his third Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday, riding Ladriano Z. The pair beat out Adrienne Sternlicht and her horse, Faquitol-S, in a two-rider jump-off. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman and his horse, Ladriano Z, prevailed in a two-rider jump-off to win the $425,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman and his horse, Ladriano Z, prevailed in a two-rider jump-off to win the $425,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z during the victory gallop. Bluman is hoping to take the 15-year-old gelding to the Olympics next summer, where they will represent Israel. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z during the victory gallop. Bluman is hoping to take the 15-year-old gelding to the Olympics next summer, where they will represent Israel. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z during the victory gallop. Bluman is hoping to take the 15-year-old gelding to the Olympics next summer, where they will represent Israel. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z during the victory gallop. Bluman is hoping to take the 15-year-old gelding to the Olympics next summer, where they will represent Israel. MARIANNE BARNETT

From left, Alan Keeley, Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z, Joey Wolffer, and Hampton Classic Executive Director Shanette Barth-Cohen during the award presentation after the Grand Prix. MARIANNE BARNETT

From left, Alan Keeley, Daniel Bluman and Ladriano Z, Joey Wolffer, and Hampton Classic Executive Director Shanette Barth-Cohen during the award presentation after the Grand Prix. MARIANNE BARNETT

Seven-time Grand Prix winner and Olympic silver medalist McLain Ward with his horse, HH Azur, known as

Seven-time Grand Prix winner and Olympic silver medalist McLain Ward with his horse, HH Azur, known as "Annie." A special retirement ceremony was held for Annie before the start of the Grand Prix. Annie was Ward's partner for many of his biggest career moments, including at the 2016 Olympics. MARIANNE BARNETT

Irish rider Darragh Kenny won the Longines Rider Challenge for accumulating the most points throughout the week in the open jumper classes at the Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

Irish rider Darragh Kenny won the Longines Rider Challenge for accumulating the most points throughout the week in the open jumper classes at the Classic. MARIANNE BARNETT

authorCailin Riley on Sep 5, 2023
Daniel Bluman joined elite company on Sunday afternoon, becoming only the fourth rider to win the Hampton Classic Grand Prix three or more times. Bluman, and his 15-year-old gelding, Ladriano... more

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