NCHA of Italy/NCHA Derby
Record-Breaking NCHA of Italy/NCHA Derby The Italian Special Event, held during the renowned Salone del Cavallo in Cremona, brought back the ‘good old days’ with a record-breaking number of entries and riders from all over Europe. May 18-21, 2022 | CremonaFiere - Italy
Fanti claims Open Derby and the Triple Crown Leaving his mark in the arena was Italian professional Federico Fanti who not only took the Open Derby Championship but also claimed the ‘Triple Crown’ win: He in fact claimed the Futurity, Challenge Futurity, and Derby titles riding Spook A Boon owned by Sergio Traverso. “Stating I am on cloud nine does not express how I feel,” said Fanti. “The level of competition here was extremely high and earning second Open Derby title as well as the Triple Crown is incredible. I am very proud of my horse, who I raised, broke, and trained, and who rode me to these results. He has a royal pedigree and is one of the most solid horses I have ever ridden and was as easy to train as his mother was.” According to Fanti he was great in the first go, as he always is, and that is the trick. “Anything can happen in the second go, but we were both really concentrated and we made it! He will always hold a very special place in my heart,” he
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Federico Fanti & Spook A Boon
Nicola Simone & Tassa Cash Mr
added and was quick to thank all his team. The Open Derby Reserve Championship, with a 288 score, was for Denis Pini riding She Talks Smart owned by Paolo Gozzi. Pini also took third place honors with a 286 riding Another Bullet for owner Imre Katona. Taking the Limited Open Derby title was Nicola Simone riding
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