Horse & Hound

Whitaker keeps it in the family

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Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex Winter Classic, Warks

BREEDING and success were on display as Jack Whitaker landed the winter grand prix with Negredo De Muze - a nine-yearold out of his father Michael’s former top ride, Portofino.

Course-designer David Cole’s 1.50m track with airy verticals and a meaty oxer-to-oxer double tested the 47 competitors.

“The double was on a dog-leg.

I took the wider option for six strides, but you have to be positive to jump out,”

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