Last Updated on February 16, 2026 by adminahb
The fifth week of the 2026 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit climaxed show jumping action with another thrilling day of top sport on Saturday, February 14, 2026. An elite field of horse-and-rider combinations returned to HITS Post Time Farm’s Grand Prix Ring for the $60,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix as both the exhibitor tent and the nearby warm-up arena buzzed with anticipation. Making a triumphant return to the venue, Irishman Jordan Coyle sliced and diced wherever he could to take the top call aboard Ariso.
Course designer Philip Schwender (GER) set a stunning stage for an afternoon showdown with 19 entries slated to contest the challenging first-round track. At the completion of the opening round, seven pairings stood out after successfully navigating the course fault-free and secured their spot in the jump-off.
As the time to beat in the jump-off got tighter, so did the rollbacks the riders dared to make, and the deciding factor for the win became a matter of who could master the most agility over Schwender’s short course. With MTM Apple, hometown hero Tracy Fenney (USA) appeared to be unbeatable as they crossed the timers clear in 40.837 seconds. That was until Ariso and Coyle entered the ring. The seasoned pair demonstrated why they have had so much success together, posting a truly remarkable time of 40.052 seconds and running away with the victory.
“He’s got a lot of experience now and he really knows what he’s doing,” said Coyle, who has had the ride on the Elan Farm’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (Casall Ask x Contender) for almost six years, tallying impressive results through the five-star level. “When you show him that turn, he does it himself. The jump-off is always the easiest part for him, so you just have to go as fast as you can, and he’s been quite motivated this year.
“It’s not often anyone can go faster than Tracy and MTM Apple,” he added. “I must’ve had a good round to beat her, because she is unbelievable with that horse.”
Fenney ultimately finished second aboard her trusted partner MTM Apple, the MTM Farm’s 15-year-old Danish Warmblood mare (Favorit Ask x Willemoes). With yet another top result, Fenney also was presented with the Frank & Eileen Leading Lady Rider Award, marking the fourth time she has earned the title in the 2026 season. The final spot in the victory gallop was secured by Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) as he piloted Scoop de Septon Z, the Sigma Stables LLC’s 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding (Hunters Scendro x Echo van’t Spieveld), across the finish line in 42.084 seconds.
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