Ocala
Christian Kukuk wins Grand Prix qualifier at World Equestrian Center
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German Olympic champion Christian Kukuk claimed victory in the $200,000 MARS Equestrian Grand Prix Qualifier CSI4* at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala. Riding Viki van Gogh, he edged out competitors in an 11-horse jump-off after a challenging 1.50m course. The event featured riders from 12 nations vying for strong positions ahead of Saturday's main Grand Prix.
Twenty-two-year-old American rider Mimi Gochman won the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in Ocala, securing her first five-star victory aboard Iron Maiden. The duo delivered the only double-clear round in the jump-off, finishing in 41.79 seconds to qualify for the finals in Fort Worth. Australian Hilary Scott and Oaks Milky Way placed fourth with the fastest jump-off time despite two rails.
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American rider Mimi Gochman and her horse Iron Maiden claimed victory in the $300,000 1.60m Longines FEI World Cup CSI-5* Ocala on February 14, 2026, at the World Equestrian Center. They were the only combination to achieve a double clear round, securing a berth in the World Cup Finals. The win marks Gochman's first in the series.