Gift
Cards
This week at WEC Calendar Icon
World Equestrian Center logo World Equestrian Center logo
  • Ocala
    • Equestrian Events
      • Spectators
      • Shows
      • WEC Premier Cup
      • Members and Exhibitors
        • Forms
        • Prize List
        • Membership Directory
        • Points Issue
        • Standings
        • Results
        • Horses
      • Golf Cart Rental
      • Volunteers
    • Real Estate
      • Estate Lots
    • Conventions
      • Conventions Photo Gallery
    • Sporting Events
    • Visit
      • Stay
      • Shop
      • Dining
      • Resort Spa
      • Things to do in Ocala, FL
    • Canine Shows
    • Social Events
      • Catering Menus
      • Social Events Gallery
    • Facilities
      • Expo Centers
      • Arenas
      • Stabling
      • Veterinary Hospital
      • Chapel
      • Request for Proposal Form – Ocala, Florida
    • Live Stream
    • Sponsors
      • Be a Sponsor
    • Become a Vendor
      • Vendor Application
    stay-with-us-lgBtn
  • Wilmington
    • Equestrian Events
      • Spectators
      • Shows
      • WEC Premier Cup
      • Members and Exhibitors
        • Forms
        • Prize list
        • Membership Directory
        • Points Issue
        • Standings
        • Results
        • Horses
    • Facilities
      • Stabling
      • Arenas
      • Host an Event
      • Amenities
        • Dining
        • Shop
        • Dragonfly Academy
      • Chapel
    • Live Stream
    • Stay
      • Things to do in Wilmington, OH
    • Sponsors
      • Be a Sponsor
    • Vendors
      • Vendor Application
    HomenAway
  • Events
  • Contact
  • About
    • FAQ
      • Ocala
      • Wilmington
    • Careers
      • Ocala
      • Wilmington
  • Blog
  • Media
    • Media Accreditation Form
  • Worship
Gift Cards
This week at WEC Calendar Icon
WEC / Blog / Equestrian / Shows / Todd Minikus Scores Victory in $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix Aboard Amex Z

Todd Minikus Scores Victory in $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix Aboard Amex Z

14 Aug 22 | Shows | SHARE
Todd Minikus & Amex Z in the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Ocala, FL – The finale of the 2022 USEF Summer Series at World Equestrian Center – Ocala came to a thrilling close as 53 international contenders from 15 different nations contested the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Todd Minikus (USA) and Bit By Bit Group’s Amex Z (Andiamo Z x Senne) rose to the top of the leaderboard after an exciting nine-horse jump-off.  

World renowned course designer, Guilherme Jorge (BRA) set the intricate track for the 53 starters. The course proved to be challenging and only nine managed to stay within the time allowed and keep all rails up. Of the nine, five were able to yield a double clean effort.

Santiago Lambre & Pampero soaring to third place in the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Olympian Santiago Lambre (BRA) and his own Pampero (Chacco-blue x Naloutaire) were the first pair down the ramp to attempt Jorge’s short track. Lambre and the speedy 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding flew around the track in 40.122 seconds which ultimately secured the pair the third place spot on the leaderboard.

Sharn Wordley and Mick Jagger followed the leading pair, but fell victim to one rail down. William Simpson and Tom Foley also had an unfortunate rail.

Hector Florentino & ABC Quantum Cruise flying to second place in the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Hector Florentino (DOM) and Wyndmont Inc.’s ABC Quantum Cruise (O.B.O.S Quality 004 x Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser) entered down the ramp with the hopes of finding a clean round. Florentino and the 13-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding raced around the jump-off track, leaving all rails up to stop the clock at 39.481 seconds to snag the lead.

Todd Minikus & Amex Z flying to first place in the WEC Grand Arena. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

However, the pair were soon replaced atop the leaderboard when Todd Minikus and Amex Z entered the arena.

“Amex Z has been a great partner for a long time. She was really on the job tonight. She has been knocking on the door for a few weeks now, and tonight she went in with her head on her shoulders,” said Minikus.

“Right off the bat, it was an extremely fast jump-off. It was such a wide-open course, there weren’t any options, but to be as fast as possible. It was step on the gas pedal and tap the brakes only once or twice type of track. Then for the rest, you just have to see what happens.”

Todd Minikus & Amex Z winning the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.

Minikus and Amex Z started on a strong gallop to fence one, “She has an enormous stride, it’s deceitful at times. After the combination she was able to get down in seven quite nice. I ended up getting a little stuck in the turn back to the blue vertical, but I think I made up for that earlier in the course from one to two, then over to three. I slowed down right before the last jump, so we didn’t have it down.”

The speedy pair flew through the timers stopping the clock at an unbeatable 38.014 seconds.

“We have been here for seven weeks and have been knocking on the door. It just happens to be that I needed to save the win for the final grand prix of the series,” laughed Minikus.

Todd Minikus & Amex Z accepting their first place award presented by Steve Elliot, Global Director of Alltech.

Minikus spoke about his time at World Equestrian Center – Ocala, “We have had such a great time here. The Roberts have built such an incredible facility and everyone here; Vinnie Card, the show office, in-gates are just as wonderful. We will definitely be back.”

World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s Director of Operations, Vinnie Card spoke about the pinnacle event, “Tonight was a great way to close out the 2022 Summer Series. We want to thank everyone that came out to support us. We hope to see you all again soon for the Fall Show Series and 12-week Winter Spectacular in 2023.”

An additional $5,000 was awarded to the fastest four-faulter of the $100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix. Jad Dana and Spinghill Farm 1850, LLC’s After Eight secured the award with a very quick time of 72.459 seconds with one rail down.

Scott Keach received the ‘Luck of the Draw’ award.

$100,000 Alltech National Grand Prix Results:

1 Amex Z, Todd Minikus (USA), Bit By Bit Group: 0 | 0 | 38.014
2 ABC Quantum Cruise, Hector Florentino (DOM), Wyndmont Inc.: 0 | 0 | 39.481
3 Pampero, Santiago Lambre (BRA), Santiago Lambre: 0 | 0 | 40.122
4 Ennebel Van Het Posthuijs, Peter Petschenig (AUT), Peter Petschenig: 0 | 0 | 41.363
5 Quirado RC, Richard Spooner (USA), Richard Spooner: 0 | 0 | 41.530
6 Mick Jagger, Sharn Wordley (NZL), Sharn Wordley: 0 | 4 | 40.711
7 Chacco P, William Simpson (USA), William Simpson: 0 | 4 | 40.988
8 Idalgo, Tom Foley (IRL), Sher Al Farm: 0 | 4 | 41.114
9 Gray’s Inn, Aaron Vale (USA), Thinkslikeahorse: 0 | 4 | 42.982
10 Hollywood De Rase Z, Angela Covert (CAN), Angela Covert: 1 | 80.653

Photos courtesy of Andrew Ryback Photography.
Videos available at ClipMyHorse.TV

Post navigation

Previous: Izzy Beisel Wins First $30,000 WEC Grand Prix Aboard Diaz Barbotiere
Next: Sunday Spotlight: Leigha Schrader of DEFHR

Recent Posts

  • What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Ocala
    |  Shows
    Read
  • What’s Happening this Week at WEC – Wilmington
    |  Shows
    Read
  • World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Winter Classic #8 Highlights
    |  Shows
    Read
  • World Equestrian Center – Ocala 2023 Winter Spectacular Show Series Week V Highlights
    |  Shows
    Read
  • World Equestrian Center – Wilmington Welcomes Kentucky Equine Research to Family of Sponsors
    |  Wilmington, OH
    Read
  • Ocala Sunday Spotlight: Isabel Harbour
    |  Shows
    Read
  • Brooks Hull & Zechariah 3:9 Top the $15,000 Taylor Harris Insurance Services 1.45m Jumper Classic at WEC – Ocala
    |  Shows
    Read
  • Wilmington Sunday Spotlight: Joshua Graves
    |  Shows
    Read
  • Athlete Information for 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championship Powered by Gary Yeomans Ford
    |  Shows
    Read
  • Aaron Vale & Cristo Beech Best the Field in the $100,000 Alltech Grand Prix at WEC – Ocala
    |  Shows
    Read

Categories

  • Magazine Issues
  • Shows
  • Results
  • Uncategorized
  • Equestrian News
  • Ocala, FL
  • Wilmington, OH
  • Sponsors
  • Facilities
  • Equestrian
  • Featured
  • Conventions & Trade shows
  • Weddings
  • News Releases
  • Visit

Our Affiliates

TAKE2 second career thoroughbred program
OPHA
us equestrian
ushja
ohio hunter jumper association
wisconsin hunter jumper association
hunter jumper association of michigan

Join Our Mailing List

Ocala

  • Equestrian Events
  • Visit
  • Real Estate
  • Conventions & Tradeshows
  • Sporting Events
  • Canine Shows
  • Weddings
  • Facilities
  • Sponsors
  • Vendors

Wilmington

  • Equestrian Events
  • Stay
  • Facilities
  • Sponsors
  • Vendors
  • About

  • Events

  • Contact

  • Blog

  • Media

  • Worship

  • Careers

Follow Us

  • WEC
  • Ocala
  • The Gathering Place

Follow Us

  • WEC
  • Ocala
  • The Gathering Place
Contact Us
Ocala Equestrian Operations: 352.414.7900
Hotel Reservations: 866.478.9267
Wilmington Equestrian Operations: 937.382.0985
X
Quality. Class. Distinction.
Privacy Policy | User Agreement | © 2023 World Equestrian Center, Wilmington OH & Ocala FL, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Ocala
    • Equestrian Events
      • Spectators
      • Shows
      • WEC Premier Cup
      • Members and Exhibitors
        • Forms
        • Prize List
        • Membership Directory
        • Points Issue
        • Standings
        • Results
        • Horses
      • Golf Cart Rental
      • Volunteers
    • Real Estate
      • Estate Lots
    • Conventions
      • Conventions Photo Gallery
    • Sporting Events
    • Visit
      • Stay
      • Shop
      • Dining
      • Resort Spa
      • Things to do in Ocala, FL
    • Canine Shows
    • Social Events
      • Catering Menus
      • Social Events Gallery
    • Facilities
      • Expo Centers
      • Arenas
      • Stabling
      • Veterinary Hospital
      • Chapel
      • Request for Proposal Form – Ocala, Florida
    • Live Stream
    • Sponsors
      • Be a Sponsor
    • Become a Vendor
      • Vendor Application
  • Wilmington
    • Equestrian Events
      • Spectators
      • Shows
      • WEC Premier Cup
      • Members and Exhibitors
        • Forms
        • Prize list
        • Membership Directory
        • Points Issue
        • Standings
        • Results
        • Horses
    • Facilities
      • Stabling
      • Arenas
      • Host an Event
      • Amenities
        • Dining
        • Shop
        • Dragonfly Academy
      • Chapel
    • Live Stream
    • Stay
      • Things to do in Wilmington, OH
    • Sponsors
      • Be a Sponsor
    • Vendors
      • Vendor Application
  • Events
  • Contact
  • About
    • FAQ
      • Ocala
      • Wilmington
    • Careers
      • Ocala
      • Wilmington
  • Blog
  • Media
    • Media Accreditation Form
  • Worship