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‘I did not expect that’

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Keysoe Premier League, Beds

ALICE OPPENHEIMER’S homebred Headmore Dirubinio came of age to blossom with new-found confidence in his winning grand prix test.

The 17.3hh 12-year-old (Dimaggio x Rubinstein) made the movements look effortless. His athleticism shone through, moving forwards and collecting for fun, with his changes and pirouettes highlights of the test.

The pair were rewarded with a score of 69.23%, clinching the win ahead of Fiona Bigwood on new ride Fame XX and Louise Bell with star campaigner Into The Blue, joint second on 68.97%.

“I was not expecting that this morning at all,” said Alice, crediting trainer

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