Jessica Mendoza Edges Out Shane Sweetnam in Hampton Classic Grand Prix for First Five-Star Win - 27 East

Jessica Mendoza Edges Out Shane Sweetnam in Hampton Classic Grand Prix for First Five-Star Win

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Jessica Mendoza trying to steady after the water jump and on to the second clear.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza trying to steady after the water jump and on to the second clear. MARIANNE BARNETT

The victory gallop by Hampton Classic Grand Prix winner Jessica Mendoza.  MARIANNE BARNETT

The victory gallop by Hampton Classic Grand Prix winner Jessica Mendoza. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza over the Brainjuice jump.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza over the Brainjuice jump. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza, with her name atop the leaderboard, heads out to get her award.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza, with her name atop the leaderboard, heads out to get her award. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air claimed their first 5* victory in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Jessica Mendoza and her dog stole the show in the media lounge during the press conference after the Grand Prix.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza and her dog stole the show in the media lounge during the press conference after the Grand Prix. MARIANNE BARNETT

Course designer Nick Granat, left, with Shane Sweetnam, Jessica Mendoza and Kristen .  MARIANNE BARNETT

Course designer Nick Granat, left, with Shane Sweetnam, Jessica Mendoza and Kristen . MARIANNE BARNETT

Shane Sweetnam gets over the Brainjuice jump.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Shane Sweetnam gets over the Brainjuice jump. MARIANNE BARNETT

Chloe Reid and Crossover 4 with similar expressions before one of the highest jumps.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Chloe Reid and Crossover 4 with similar expressions before one of the highest jumps. MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman, former winner and currently ranked No. 21 in the world, clearing the water jump.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Daniel Bluman, former winner and currently ranked No. 21 in the world, clearing the water jump. MARIANNE BARNETT

The world's top rider in Kent Farrington on Greya in perfect form over the water jump.  MARIANNE BARNETT

The world's top rider in Kent Farrington on Greya in perfect form over the water jump. MARIANNE BARNETT

Kent Farrington on Greya.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Kent Farrington on Greya. MARIANNE BARNETT

Last year's Grand Prix winners Rene Dittmar on Corsica X.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Last year's Grand Prix winners Rene Dittmar on Corsica X. MARIANNE BARNETT

Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz in perfect form over the double combination and on to a third and final clear round.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz in perfect form over the double combination and on to a third and final clear round. MARIANNE BARNETT

Nayel Nasser on Little Magic D'Asschaut on his way to a great round before an unfortunate dismount.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Nayel Nasser on Little Magic D'Asschaut on his way to a great round before an unfortunate dismount. MARIANNE BARNETT

McLain Ward, ranked eighth in the world, checking his time on the Jumbotron, on Imperial HBF, a new mount for him.  MARIANNE BARNETT

McLain Ward, ranked eighth in the world, checking his time on the Jumbotron, on Imperial HBF, a new mount for him. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza looking back over the last jump to make sure it stayed up.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza looking back over the last jump to make sure it stayed up. MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristen Vanderveen, ranked 40th in the U.S., was the first clear round after 20 riders.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristen Vanderveen, ranked 40th in the U.S., was the first clear round after 20 riders. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air were the winners of the Longines 400,000 Grand Prix on Sunday.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza and In The Air were the winners of the Longines 400,000 Grand Prix on Sunday. MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristin Vanderveen all smiles and a pat for Bull's Run Jireh after the first clear.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristin Vanderveen all smiles and a pat for Bull's Run Jireh after the first clear. MARIANNE BARNETT

World No. 22 Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz claimed second place in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix in Bridgehampton on Sunday.  LORI HAWKINS

World No. 22 Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz claimed second place in the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix in Bridgehampton on Sunday. LORI HAWKINS

Kristin Venderveen over the new Brainjuice jump.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristin Venderveen over the new Brainjuice jump. MARIANNE BARNETT

Shane Sweetnam finished third in the Grand Prix jump-off on James Kann Cruz.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Shane Sweetnam finished third in the Grand Prix jump-off on James Kann Cruz. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza charging to the fourth jump in the jump-off on In The Air.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza charging to the fourth jump in the jump-off on In The Air. MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristen Vanderveen gets over the starting fence in the jump-off.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Kristen Vanderveen gets over the starting fence in the jump-off. MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza cutting it tight over the Douglas Elliman in the jump-off.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Jessica Mendoza cutting it tight over the Douglas Elliman in the jump-off. MARIANNE BARNETT

authorCailin Riley on Sep 3, 2025
It is fitting that Longines, the Swiss luxury watchmaker, is the most prominent sponsor of the Hampton Classic and its premier event, the $400,000 Grand Prix. International equestrian showjumping is... more

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