The 2025 Sydney Royal has already delivered spectacular sport and fierce competition in the Jumping arena, with standout performances across all sections in the lead-up to this weekend’s much-anticipated finals.

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Jamie Winning-Kermond and Tulara Wat Colblensky have dominated Section 1, claiming a clean sweep of victories in Class 855, Class 856, and Class 858, proving themselves the pair to beat. These wins also earned Yandoo Equestrian both the Bob Chittick Memorial Perpetual Cup and the Jim Barnes Memorial Perpetual Trophy for the horse’s owner.

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The final class of the section today saw this dominant combination just take one miss-step in the jump off – relegating them to fourth place in the final Section 1 class, but still giving them the David Asimus Memorial Perpetual Trophy for the Best Performed Section 1 Jumping Horse of the show.

Additional notable performances came from Amelia Douglass and Quel Filou 16, placing second in two classes and Amber Fuller and Cadenza NZPH, consistently placing, including a win today and making them the recipients of the 2025 EA Cup, awarded to the owner of the winning Horse in Class 857, the Section 1 Final.

Section 1 Results 

CLASS 855: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 856: ARTICLE 238.2.1

CLASS 858: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 857: ARTICLE 238.2.2

In Section 2 competition, Tom McDermott showcased depth in his stable with wins on Charlie Weasley and Ketut across multiple classes. He topped the podium in Class 860, Class 863 and Class 862, with Ketut proving especially effective in the quicker formats.

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Also impressive were Kate Hinschen, who took out Class 861 with Calouandra PS, Jessica Stalling and Chatina, posting multiple top-five finishes and Amelia Douglass and Yalambi’s Key Largo, twice in the ribbons.

Above: Tom McDermott and Ketut

Section 2 Results

CLASS 862: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 863: TABLE C (SPEED)

CLASS 861: TABLE A

CLASS 860: TABLE A

Competition was tight in Section 3, with Jamie Kermond winning Class 866 aboard Yalambis Lord Byron and placing third in Class 865. Tom McDermott again featured strongly, winning the Accumulator (Class 868) with Delta Blue Go, while Anneliese Wansey and Glenara Crystal earned three podium finishes, demonstrating great consistency throughout the division.

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Section 3 Results 

CLASS 865: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 866: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 868: ARTICLE 269 Accumulator

The Juniors brought fierce energy to the arena, led by Elkee Lang-McMahon, who claimed victory in both Class 876 and Class 878 riding Lily Elmare. Charlie Magnier was another standout, topping Class 875 and placing in the top three in the speed class (877). Molly Mooney won the speed round in Class 877 with JB Evolution.

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Junior Results 

CLASS 875: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 876: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 877: TABLE C (SPEED)

CLASS 878: ARTICLE 238.2.2

It’s been an exceptional few days for Charlie Magnier, who continued his stellar form in the Young Rider ranks with wins in Class 910, Class 912 (speed), and Class 913 riding Notre Dame De Bourguignon.

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Ella Hayward and Edena DP were never far behind, collecting second-place finishes in two classes, while Alexander Jang won Class 911 with Parallax SCF in a very competitive field.

Above: Charlie Magnier and Notre Dame De Bourguignon

Young Rider Results 

CLASS 910: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 911: ARTICLE 238.2.2

CLASS 912: TABLE C (SPEED)

CLASS 913: ARTICLE 238.2.2