David Cameron Guides Beijing LS La Silla to $60,000 GGT Footing National Grand Prix Victory

25 OCT 26 Wilmington, OH

A horse and rider jumping over a hurdle in an indoor arena.

Wilmington, OH – The final week of the 2026 Fall Classic Series at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington (WEC) came to an exciting close with the $60,000 GGT Footing National Grand Prix, welcoming 27 horse-and-rider combinations to compete for top honors. Wrapping up five weeks of top-level competition, the featured class delivered an exciting conclusion to the series, with David Cameron (AUS) and Beijing LS La Silla (Quintero x Carrera La Silla) ultimately claiming the victory.

A rider on a brown horse jumps over a blue obstacle decorated with purple flowers in an indoor arena.
David Cameron and Beijing LS La Silla top the $60,000 GGT Footing National Grand Prix. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Competitors took to the Standlee Sanctuary, where renowned course designer Bobby Murphy (USA) set the track for the evening, providing a challenging and technical course that saw just nine combinations advance to the second round.

A rider on a brown horse jumping over a hurdle in an indoor arena.
Mia Bagnato and Florida N set the standard to ultimately take home second. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Mia Bagnato (USA) set the standard early on in the jump-off aboard her own Florida N (Calrima x F-Landfee). The pair delivered a clear round, stopping the clock at 33.805 seconds to establish an early lead.

A horse and rider jumping over a hurdle shaped like musical treble clefs in an indoor arena.
Jay Hayes and Hope VA rounded out the podium. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Bagnato’s time held strong as the remaining combinations took their turns, including Jay Hayes (CAN) and 1994 Holdings’ Hope VA (Cornet Obolensky x Clarissa Mk). The pair delivered a speedy effort to slide right behind Bagnato in the standings with a time of 34.301 seconds.

As the final pair to contest the jump-off, Australia’s David Cameron and Laura Sloey’s Beijing LS La Silla entered the arena ready to challenge the leading time. Cameron and his mount navigated the track with precision, shaving more than half a second off Bagnato’s time to stop the clock at 33.193 seconds and claim the victory.

A man on a horse in an indoor arena stands next to a man and woman holding an oversized $18,000 check for a Grand Prix event.
David Cameron and Beijing LS La Silla accept their first-place awards presented by Cynthia Brewster Keating of GGT Footing. Photo by Winslow Photography.

Cameron shined a light on his partnership with the 18-year-old Warmblood stallion: “He has a real special spot on our team because he’s given so much to everyone over the years. He’s 18 years old, and honestly, he seems to just jump better every year.”

As the 2026 Fall Classic Series came to a close, Cameron reflected on the impact of competing at WEC – Wilmington and the development he sees in his horses throughout their time at the facility. “I always find our horses leave Wilmington better than when they arrived. I think they really develop at the show,” Cameron shared.

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