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Eilberg leads the field at Aintree High Profile
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:22
Competitors from across the country flocked to Aintree Equestrian for their popular High Profile fixture (15 – 19 October), where winter qualification scores and a place in the limelight at the iconic racing venue were up for grabs.
Worcestershire’s Michael Eilberg just can’t keep away from the top step of the podium this season, and his good run of form continued at Aintree where he topped five classes at Prix St Georges, Intermediate I and Intermediate II level, placing inside the top two for all tests ridden with his three horses. Michael repeated the exact same number of class wins as this show as he achieved in 2024.
With Amanda Wu’s Jacky Kennedy DVB (Damsey x Jazz), Michael rode to two Prix St Georges wins with scores of 74.66% and 72.30%. On board the 12-year-old Iggy Pop (pictured), another top prospect owned by Amanda, Michael produced a winning Inter I performance with 71.91% on the second day of competition before going on to top the Inter II Gold class with 71.13%. Finally, the Eilberg family’s EDH Nanouk (Negro x Dimaggio) earned his moment in the spotlight with a win in Friday’s Inter I Gold, on a super score of 72.30%.
“What a show!” Michael reflected on social media, “Not one test below 70%. Very grateful when things all come together for shows like these, makes all the hard work worth it, not just from myself but my whole team and sponsors who contribute and make it all possible. Thank you! Aintree make such an effort to put on a great show, if you’re looking for an end of year outing I highly recommend it.”
Cheshire-based Mat Burnett also collected a handful of wins at the show, with the seven-year-old Zoom-sired gelding notching up three wins at Elementary level, all with stellar scores over 70%. Delighted with the chestnut’s performances, Matt commented: “Weazel was a legend at his first big competition at Aintree High Profile, winning all three of his Elementary tests with +70% scores and placing third and fourth in only his second and third ever Medium level tests. I feel very lucky to be able to take such a lovely, well-behaved horse out to compete – so big thanks to his co-owners Lisa, Sue and Lucy.”
Fresh from success at the Petplan Summer Area Festival Championships, Amber Flynn also impressed at Aintree with Jennifer Whittaker’s Fortuna BG. On day one, the Silver combination earned a win in the Equi-Trek Elementary 5 with 72.975%, as well as a second place in the Elementary 4 class; the pair then returned on Friday to claim both Elementary classes with 69.38% and 68.50%.
It was success all-round for the White Hill Stud team, as, in addition to Manager Amber Flynn, Jess Dunn also travelled home to the Lancashire stable with multiple wins. With the home-bred WHS Funtime Frankie, Jess rode to two Medium Gold wins; whilst nine-year-old Lord Lenny collected an Advanced Medium Gold class win with 69.30%.
Aintree High Profile showcases Grand Prix competition with a glittering gala evening, supported by title sponsors Hird & Partners, and a weekend of top sport. In Sunday’s Grand Prix Gold Sarah Higgins and Samuel IV topped the results sheet with a super solid 69.49%. Whilst Angus Corrie Deane secured the top spot in the Grand Prix Freestyle, riding his own Jack Johnson to a win with 74.67%.
In the Youth classes, there were plenty of new combinations and future stars taking to the arena to earn experience ahead of winter training. Four combinations earned double wins over the weekend - Pony duo Georgie Morgan and Brouwershaven’s Jasper, Junior pair Jessie Clarke and MSJ Doornroos II and Young Rider Mia Smith with Dutch Discovery, as well as Flo Hall-Smith and Chloe Dawes’ Femma Lijbra at Children on Horses level.
Congratulations to all class winners and those who took part across the week. Thanks go to the team at Aintree International Equestrian Centre for hosting a super BD High Profile Show with top quality facilities and organisation, as well as extending thanks to those who supported the show through generous sponsorship.
Results - top three
Wednesday 15 October
Equi-Trek Elementary 4 Gold
1. Mat Burnett and Za Za Zoom, 73.00%
2. Helen Dutton and Forest Fairy Caledonia, 72.67%
3. Natalie Widdowson and Nelson Van De Gathe, 67.50%
Equi-Trek Elementary 4 Silver
1. Jasmine Bone and Sezsational, 69.50%
2. Amber Flynn and Fortuna BG, 69.17%
3. Emily Dove and Remarnie, 8.83%
Equi-Trek Elementary 5 Gold
1. Harriet Horsfall and Linck GE, 73.28%
2. Helen Dutton and Forest Fairy Caledonia, 71.09%
3. Chloe Vell and Gredington Wasabi, 68.44%
Equi-Trek Elementary 5 Silver
1. Amber Flynn and Fortuna BG, 72.975
2. Emily Dove and Remarnie, 69.84%
3. Jasmine Bone and Sezational, 68.44%
HorseLight Medium 4 Gold
1. Jessica Dunn and Funtime Frankie, 71.25%
2. Bobby Hayler and No No Secret, 69.22%
3. Sarah Kingwells and Odi, 68.44%
HorseLight Medium 4 Silver
1. Alison Calvert and Woodlander Frampton, 68.12%
2. Olivia Rimmer and Wadacre Fantasia, 67.19%
3. Lizzie Hughes and Breight Said Fred, 66.41%
HorseLight Medium 5 Gold
1. Jessica Dunn and Funtime Frankie, 72.17%
2. Sarah Kingwells and Odi, 69.17%
3. Bobby Hayler and No No Secret, 68.83%
HorseLight Medium 5 Silver
1. Olivia Rimmer and Wadacre Fantasia, 69.83%
2. Emma Jones and Muireall Turfhorst, 69.33%
3. Alison Calvert and Woodlander Frampton, 68.17%
Black Country Saddles Advanced Medium 4 Gold
1. Chloe Vell and Hennessy B, 68.38%
2. Eilidh Grant and Lebora, 67.11%
3. Jessica Dunn and Lord Lenny, 66.80%
Black Country Saddles Advanced Medium 4 Silver
1. Lauren Williamson and Highwell Indigo, 66.84%
2. Bracken Samantha Parkhouse and Bathleyhills Vue Parfaite, 62.63%
3. James Oakden and Koriejannes W, 61.36%
Black Country Saddles Advanced Medium 5 Gold
1. Jessica Dunn and Lord Lenny, 69.30%
2. Eilidh Grant and Lebora, 66.71%
3. Kirstie Clarke and Sissily, 64.82%
Black Country Saddles Advanced Medium 5 Silver
1. Lauren Williamson and Highwell Indigo, 68.25%
2. Rose Hyndman and Quo Vadis, 65.66%
3. Harriet Horsfall and Ivanhoe VD C, 63.77%
Thursday 16 October
HorseLight Medium 4 Gold
1. Jessica Dunn and Funtime Frankie, 72.19%
2. Amy Woodhead and Fluthopia, 71.25%
3. Mat Burnett and Za Za Zoom, 70.78%
HorseLight Medium 4 Silver
1. Hayley Colwell and Magnetic, 69.06%
2. Bracken Samantha Parkhouse and Bathleyhills Vue Parfaite, 68.44%
3. Olivia Rimmer and Wadacre Fancy Pants, 66.88%
Black Country Saddles Advanced Medium 4 Gold
1. Amy Woodhead and MSJ Viva Dannebrog, 72.24%
2. Jessica Dunn and Lord Lenny, 70.31%
3. Amy Woodhead and Fluthopia, 68.95%
Black Country Saddles Advanced Medium 4 Silver
1. Freya Baldwin and Hoghton Maverick, 67.41%
2. Ellie Tomkinson and Whatapallaver, 67.11%
3. Rosa Hyndman and Quo Vadis, 66.93%
Magic Prix St Georges Gold
1. Michael Eilberg and Jacky Kennedy, 72.30%
2. Amy Woodhead and Mount St John Furstin Fugger, 69.61%
3. Nathalie Kayal and Helianthus VD Fuik, 68.14%
Magic Prix St Georges Silver
1. Zoe Allen and Gadget W, 67.99%
2. Jenny Ainscough and Florence PFB, 67.30%
3. Josephine Fenton and Kashan Maheer Ibn Montroze, 66.67%
Superflex Intermediate I Gold
1. Michael Eilberg and Iggy Pop, 71.91%
2. Michael Eilberg and EDH Nanouk, 70.39%
3. Tracy Tomlinson and Floristo, 67.94%
Superflex Intermediate I Silver
=1. Daisy Hills and Midtgaards Gijon, 67.40%
=1. Zoe Allen and Gadget W, 67.40%
3. Jenny Ainscough and Florence PFB, 66.62%
Friday 17 October
Equi-Trek Elementary 4 Gold
1. Mat Burnett and Za Za Zoom, 71.67%
2. Darcas Lever and Savannah I, 70.33%
3. Zoe Allen and Niro Frieda Gold, 69%
Equi-Trek Elementary 4 Silver
1. Amber Flynn and Fortuna BG, 68.50%
2. Lilly Godfrey and Knoxville Eastwood Valdez, 68.17%
3. Tracey Smallwood and Digby III, 67.83%
Equi-Trek Elementary 5 Gold
1. Mat Burnett and Za Za Zoom, 72.19%
2. Darcas Lever and Savannah I, 71.72%
3. Amy Woodhead and Ferrari IX, 70.31%
Equi-Trek Elementary 5 Silver
1. Amber Flynn and Fortuna BG, 69.38%
2. Seb Houlston and Godrics Dionysus, 68.91%
3. Lilly Godfrey and Knoxville Eastwood Valdez, 68.12%
Magic Prix St Georges Gold
1. Michael Eilberg and Jacky Kennedy, 74.66%
2. Kristen Skinner and Bonus, 68.82%
3. Anne-Marie Cowan and Lumiere L, 68.68%
Magic Prix St Georges Silver
1. Olivia Commins and Scuderarri, 65.88%
2. Joanne Ivimey and Daily Diamond 3, 64.71%
3. Yasmine Chaffer and Heavenly Kiss BS, 63.19%
Superflex Intermediate I Gold
1. Michael Eilberg and EDH Nanouk, 72.30%
2. Amy Woodhead and Mount St John Furstin Fugger, 69.61%
3. Sarah Fitton and Florenciana 4, 67.01%
Superflex Intermediate I Silver
1. Nicole Turner and J’Eton Hit LDS, 67.35%
2. Charlotte Clarke and Eto’o, 65.59%
3. Anna Bates and Gitina, 65.34%
Intermediate II Gold
1. Michael Eilberg and Iggy Pop, 71.13%
2. Jenny Martell and MVL Esquadra, 67.30%
3. Rebecca Edwards and Dita Von Teese, 65.10%
Intermediate II Silver
1. Amberley Pugsley and Hero A, 58.53%
2. Steph Bradley and VSH Beaulero, 56.47%
Saturday 18 October
Advanced 1 Gold
1. Amy Woodhead and MSJ Viva Dannebrog, 71.88%
2. Katie Powell and Monique’s Santonio, 61.09%
3. Lindsay Hancock and Wikefield Prada II, 59.38%
Children on Horses Team
1. Flo Hall-Smith and Femma Lijbra, 73.15%
2. Bethan Flowers and Sir Dancer 2, 72.73%
3. Darcey Edwards and Candy Boy, 71.28%
Pony Team
1. Georgie Morgan and Brouwershaven’s Jasper, 69.52%
2. Martha Jones and Cognac IX, 68.90%
3. Ever Sinfield Day and Broomwich Wizard, 68.71%
Junior Team
1. Jessie Clarke and MSJ Doornroos II, 69.85%
2. Ella-Grace Dovey and Bocelli 6, 69.65%
3. Hannah de Wit and Christianson, 67.17%
Young Rider Team
1. Mia Smith and Dutch Discovery, 69.56%
2. Megan Field and Dargun, 67.89%
3. Megan FIeld and Bright Time, 63.87%
Intermediate I Freestyle Gold
1. Sarah Higgins and Geniaal, 80%
2. Alex Baker and Top Gear, 71.29%
3. Anne-Marie Cowan and Lumiere L, 70.67%
Intermediate I Freestyle Silver
1. Jenny Ainscough and Florence PFB, 68.25%
2. Anna Bates and Gitina, 67.96%
3. Kate Jones and Holywood VI, 65.54%
Grand Prix Freestyle Gold
1. Angue Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson, 74.67%
2. Georgie West and Skyla, 70.83%
3. Sarah Higgins and Samuel IV, 69.17%
Sunday 19 October
Children on Horses Individual
1. Flo Hall-Smith and Femma Lijbra, 72.36%
2. Bethany Flowers and Sir Dancer 2, 68.20%
3. Sophie Mansell and Millfield Lancelot, 67.37%
Pony Individual
1. Georgie Morgan and Brouweshaven’s Jasper, 69.59%
2. Avah Heath and Just Dillion, 68.87%
3. Martha Jones and Cognac IX, 67.97%
Junior Individual
1. Jessie Clarke and MSJ Doornroos II, 67.45%
2. Hannah de Wit and Christianson, 66.91%
3. Ella-Grace Dovey and Bocelli 6, 66.57%
Young Rider Individual
1. Mia Smith and Dutch Discovery, 67.79%
2. Megan Field and Bright Time, 67.35%
3. Megan Field and Dargun, 65.10%
Prix St Georges Freestyle Gold
1. Claudia Davis and Fergus RT, 72.88%
2. Anne-Marie Cowan and Lumiere L, 70.38%
Prix St Georges Freestyle Silver
1. Bridget Tate and Daltrey, 69%
2. Rosa Hyndman and Quo Vadis, 67.83%
Grand Prix Gold
1. Sarah Higgins and Samuel IV, 69.49%
2. Angus Corrie-Deane and Jack Johnson, 68.70%
3. Rebecca Edwards and Dita Von Teese, 68.15%
Photo: Majestic Photography
