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Jacobs helps USA Win NC at CSIO-W Buenos Aires

Nov 14, 2012

Charlie Jacobs of Deeridge Farm had a very successful return trip to the Buenos Aires' CSIO-W at Haras El Capricho. He piloted Leap of Joy to two clear efforts during the Nations Cup competition to help the United States capture the victory, and then defended his title in the International Speed Derby with Flaming Star. The weekend concluded with Jacobs and Leap of Joy picking up the fifth place award in the World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix after producing a clear first round effort.

On Saturday, November 10, Jacobs was alongside teammates Quentin Judge, Catherine Pasmore, and Alison Robitaille for Nations Cup competition. Chef d'Equipe Norman Dello Joio chose Jacobs as the leadoff rider, with the U.S. drawing the first position in the team jumping order. Jacobs was up to the challenge, producing a faultless effort with Leap of Joy and returning for the second round to post another clear round. Jacobs' teammates were also on point, and the team finished on four faults to earn the team victory, while Canada and Argentina tied for second.

That same day, Jacobs entered the ring with his second mount Flaming Star, to defend their 2011 win in the International Speed Derby. Once again the pair was the fastest of the fast, clocking in at a clear 81.69 seconds, two seconds ahead of the runner-up. Flaming Star's quick effort put Jacobs in the winner's circle for the second year in a row.

The weekend wrapped up with the World Cup Qualifying Grand Prix on Sunday. Leap of Joy was able to produce his third clear effort in a row with Jacobs in the irons. When they returned for the jump-off, the pair had an unlucky rail early in the round, but after finishing with just four-faults they captured the fifth place award.

Source: Press release from Phelps Media Group, Inc.