Buddy Brown and Finally Ours (McCool Photography)

Del Mar, Calif. - Fiery competition was on Friday night in the Grand Prix Hunter Derby Final, presented by Davlyn Farms. It was a beautiful, flowing course, with natural obstacles and the design required the horses and riders to jump out of the main arena, jump a few jumps in the outdoor arena, and jump back into the main ring to complete the course.

Buddy Brown and his mount, Finally Ours, bested the competitive class for a first place finish. This win comes after placing second during the final Grand Prix Hunter Derby qualifier during Del Mar International Horse Show Welcome Week. Jenny Karazissis, who took first and third in the final Grand Prix Hunter Derby qualifier had unfortunate rails on all three of her rides, leaving her out of the top placings during the final. Hope Glynn had an impeccable night with both of her rides, Carson and Woodstock, coming in second and third, respectively.