Daniel Coyle (IRL) & Calippo 57 win the Canada Cup Derby at Spruce Meadows © Spruce Meadows Media/Mike Sturk
Thousands of fans were treated to a spectacular Canada Day at Spruce Meadows. An exciting Canada Cup Derby on the International Ring featured 14 obstacles (17 jumping efforts) and 650m of track.
Forty-Seven horse/rider combinations stepped through the Clock Tower to take on the derby-style track designed by FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela (ESP). This was the first time through the Clock Tower for many of the athletes - both horse and rider.
Nine combinations cleared the first round course and advanced to the jump off. It was an incredibly fast jump off. Ireland’s Jordan Coyle was holding down top spot with a clear jump-off time of 34.40s but younger brother Daniel was last to go in the order.
Daniel Coyle (IRL) aboard his new mount, Calippo 57, took all the risks and came away rewarded. The pair crossed the finish line in a time 34.16s to win the Canada Cup Derby.
Top 10 Placed:
1 Daniel Coyle (IRL) & Calippo 57
2 Jordan Coyle (IRL) & King Kannan GP
3 Kyle King (USA) & Odysseus
4 Virginia Bonnie (USA) & Efodea
5 Nikolaj Hein Ruus (DEN) & Cape Town
6 Laura Hazlett (USA) & Avianna
6 Carla Diewert (CAN) & WH Corona
8 Laurel Walker (USA) & HTS Kobra Kan
9 Vaclav Stanek (CZE) & Jasper
10 Kyle King (USA) & Mermoz DB
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Brett Kissel rocks the Scotiabank Stage Canada Day at Spruce Meadows © Spruce Meadows Media/Dave Chidley
The 2025 Canada Day at Spruce Meadows was one for the history book. Guests enjoyed a complimentary BBQ (first 3,000 through the gate) courtesy of ATCO and Pepsi, family friendly entertainment including the Corgi races on the ‘International’ Ring; shopping; a variety of food and beverage and to cap the day off, an outstanding performance by Canadian country artist Brett Kissel.
Corgi Racing is super popular at Spruce Meadows © Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
