Tracy Fenney Scores Fourth of July Victory in the $85,000 Budweiser Grand Prix CSI2*

05 JUL 26 Ocala, FL

A horse and rider jump over a fence decorated with American flags and eagle designs at an equestrian event, with multiple state and national flags in the background.

Ocala, FL – A packed crowd gathered under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena on Independence Day to watch the $85,000 Budweiser Grand Prix CSI2* during Week IV of the 2026 Summer Series. Twenty-six horse-and-rider combinations representing 12 nations battled for the top spot, but it was Tracy Fenney who delivered a victory for the United States on the Fourth of July while also celebrating her wedding anniversary aboard Davenport Farms’ MTM Pablo (Perigueux x Contendro I).

A rider in equestrian gear jumps a brown horse over a purple and white obstacle at an outdoor equestrian event.
Tracy Fenney and MTM Pablo secured their third FEI victory in the $85,000 Budweiser Grand Prix CSI2*. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Meghan Rawlins (CAN) designed the winding 1.45m track that featured 16 jumping efforts. Eight combinations answered all the questions, producing fault-free first rounds to secure a spot in the jump-off.

Jenna Friedman-Lopez (ISR) was first to return for the short course and set the pace with an efficient clear round in 43.96 seconds aboard Diamond RBC Z. Lauren Murphy (USA) followed with her first of two mounts, Qinaki van den Dael (Iron Man van’t Meulenhof x Eros Platiere). Fresh off a victory in Wednesday’s $32,000 Budweiser 1.45m Speed CSI2*, Murphy and the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare continued their winning form, stopping the clock in 42.09 seconds to move into the lead.

A rider in equestrian gear on a brown horse jumps over an orange obstacle during a show jumping competition in an outdoor arena.
Lauren Murphy and Qinaki van den Dael flew to third place with a quick and clear jump-off. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Fenney returned next aboard MTM Can Talk To Me and immediately put pressure on Murphy, producing another clear effort in 42.16 seconds to slot into second place.

With one horse already on the podium, Fenney returned aboard MTM Pablo determined to better her own time. “I didn’t really get to watch anybody go because I was third and fourth in the order, so it was a quick turnaround,” she shared. “I knew from my first horse that the jumps came up faster than I thought they did.”

A rider in a helmet and jacket guides a horse over a blue and white jump during an equestrian event, with spectators and flowers in the background.
Tracy Fenney and MTM Pablo. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

“One to two came up nicely, but turning back to the church jump was way tighter than you thought it would be. The double rode nice, and then that vertical came on quite an angle. Really, the ‘C’ element of the combination came up quickly and suddenly you were right on top of it. Then I did a long hauling ride to the last jump and kind of caught a flyer. I think it probably woke him up enough that he was just like, ‘Oh, I’m getting my legs up and getting them out of the way.'”

Fenney and the 13-year-old Hanoverian gelding left nothing on the table, galloping to the final fence and soaring through the timers in an uncatchable 39.80 seconds.

The partnership continues to rack up victories, earning their third FEI win together this summer season. “It’s just fun to have another consistent horse,” Fenney said. “I’m so lucky to have all these horses that try for me, and to have another one in the string is amazing. He just wants to please everybody and be so careful. He’s so automatically fast that you really don’t have to do anything except be a pilot up there.”

A group of people, including a person on horseback, pose behind a large check and Budweiser sign at an outdoor event, surrounded by red flowers and spectators in the background.
Tracy Fenney and MTM Pablo received their first place awards from Jennifer Glass and Tom Hern of World Equestrian Center, Mike McCormick and Justin Gill representing Tri-Eagle Sales. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

As if a Fourth of July victory wasn’t enough, the win also came on Fenney’s wedding anniversary. “How can it be better,” she laughed. “You never expect to win. I think all wins are good, and I think all the courses always look hard, so I never feel like I’m a shoo-in or anything. But when horses try for you, it’s a great feeling.”

A rider on a white horse jumps over a red obstacle with Marine Corps logos during an equestrian event before a seated audience.
Cormac Hanley and Santiago vh Netehof jumped in perfect form to second place. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Last to return for the jump-off was Cormac Hanley (IRL) aboard Heathman Farm, LLC’s Santiago vh Netehof (Untouchable 27 x Diamant de Semilly). The pair entered Saturday night’s feature class with momentum on their side after capturing Thursday’s $32,000 Budweiser Grand Prix Qualifier CSI2*. Hanley and the talented eight-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, the youngest horse in the field, once again delivered a blazing performance, crossing the timers in 40.09 seconds to secure second place and bump Murphy and Qinaki van den Dael to third.

A group of people poses with a horse and an oversized $5,000 check at an outdoor equestrian event, standing behind a Budweiser-branded podium decorated with red flowers.
Emilio Medina accepted his U25 bonus from Tom Hern of World Equestrian Center and Justin Gill representing Tri-Eagle Sales. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Emilio Medina (HON) earned the $5,000 bonus as the highest-placed U25 rider after piloting Balou de Revel to sixth place. Anival Perez also received a $1,000 bonus as the groom of the winning horse.

$85,000 Budweiser Grand Prix CSI2* Results

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Photos courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.
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