Jessica Mendoza and Spirit T
TOCKENHAM showjumper Jessica Mendoza clinched victory in the Arezzo Gold Tour Grand Prix in Italy at the weekend.
The 18 year-old and 14 year-old bay mare Spirit T, whom is jointly owned by her mother Sarah and John Roberts, stormed to victory, stopping the clock over a second faster than Rene Tebbel and Zipper from the Ukraine.
One of just four competitors from a field of almost 60 starters to achieve a double clear, Mendoza has already notched up senior international wins and placings during 2015 at venues including Gent, Hong Kong and Lier.
Helana Persson, of Sweden, with Bonzai took third place while fourth went to Ferenc Szentirmai for the Ukraine with Cassuci.
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