LAOIS show jumping rider James Chawke won two three-star classes at the Blenheim Spring Classic II in San Juan Capistrano, California, USA last Friday. Riding his own grey gelding Gamble, he galloped to victory in the $7,500 1.40m Silver Tour Speed Stake on Thursday before returning to lead the victory lap in the $25,000 1.45m Silver Tour Classic.

On their way to the win in Friday’s featured class at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, Chawke and Gamble were one of 19 entries to contest the first-round course set by course designer Guilherme Jorge, with four making it through to the jump-off.