Daniel Bluman finally claims his first-ever five‑star Grand Prix win with Corbie V.V. at MLSJ Toronto—securing a remarkable third victory at this event.
Long-Awaited Breakthrough for Bluman and Corbie V.V.
After multiple near-misses, Daniel Bluman and his talented 10-year-old Zangersheide mare, Corbie V.V., delivered on their promise under the lights at Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) Toronto. Despite a stellar 64% clear-round rate in 11 five‑star starts, the duo had never triumphed—until Saturday night.
Edge-of-Your-Seat Jump-Off
The pair outpaced reigning world number one Kent Farrington aboard Toulayna by just a tenth of a second in a thrilling eight-horse jump-off designed by Olaf Peterson Jr. This victory marked a significant emotional milestone: Bluman exclaimed how powerful it felt to be ahead of Farrington—not behind him for once.
Toronto Brings Triple Triumph
Toronto seems to be Bluman’s lucky place—having previously won the MLSJ Toronto Grand Prix in 2021 with Ubiluc and again in 2022 with Gemma, he now completes an unforgettable hat-trick with Corbie V.V. He optimistically hopes this win is just the first of many.
What’s Next: The MLSJ circuit continues at CSI Greenwich for Leg 3, running from September 26 to 28.
Source: horsenetwork.com
