Laskano Takes Top Spot in $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby 2*

Wellington, FL – Hunters were the highlight on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the 2022 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, as Jimmy Torano and Isalou Inc.’s Laskano took the top spot in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby 2*. The 2022 WEF features top jumper, hunter, and equitation competition for 13 weeks through April 3.
The opening Premiere week features nationally-rated competition through Sunday, January 9, with the feature classes including the $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center on Saturday, January 8, at 7 p.m. as the opening event of the “Saturday Night Lights” series. The $75,000 Rosenbaum PLLC Grand Prix is on Sunday, January 9, at 2 p.m. Live streaming is available HERE.
After securing the second spot in round one with a score of 182 out of 26 entries, Jimmy Torano piloted Laskano around a twisty second round with bold and precise execution to finish top of the field with a second-round score of 211 and a total of 393.
Final Results: $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby 2*
Horse, Rider, Owner
Round 1 Total | Round 2 Total | Overall Total
1. Laskano, Jimmy Torano, Isalou, Inc.
182 | 211 | 393
2. Gabriel, Victoria Colvin, JT Farm
174 | 201 | 375
3. Poker Face, Jennifer Bliss, Harris Hill Farm, LLC
165 | 194 | 359
4. Copernicus K, Tiffany Morrissey, Dr. Kathryn Withers
176 | 183 | 359
5. Proud To Be VH, Michael Dennehy, Sheryl Scolnick
173 | 185 | 358
6. Cascartini, Havens Schatt, Ken and Amy Wexler LLC
184 | 169 | 353
7. Face The Music, Jennifer Bliss, Harris Hill Farm, LLC
168.5 | 184 | 352.5
8. Maserati VDL, Shaine Brooks, Paris Levy
162 | 183 | 345
9. Lifestyle, Jimmy Torano, Barbara Coleman
180 | 164 | 344
10. Gotcha, Merry Harding, Equestrian Worldha McCarthy
154 | 159 | 313
11. Clear Blue, Meghan Knapic, Knapic Stables LLC
171 | 109 | 280
12. Capitalized, Julia Weiss, Hannah Weiss
158 | 86 | 244
Press WEF | Photo Jimmy Torano and Laskano © Sportfot