Karl Cook Races to Victory in the $32,000 FEI CSI5* Speed Stake 1.45m
Desert Circuit III
January 21, 2026 at 8:47 PMBy b.wehner
Speed and accuracy took center stage in the $32,000 FEI CSI5* Speed Stake 1.45m at CSI5* Desert Circuit III, where a competitive field pushed the pace over the fast and flowing track.
Karl Cook claimed top honors aboard Candy, delivering a fault-free round that stopped the clock at 61.66 seconds. Cook’s efficient lines and forward ride proved decisive in the speed class, earning the pair the win against a strong CSI5* lineup.
The FEI CSI5* Speed Stake highlighted the high level of international competition featured throughout Desert Circuit III, with riders balancing bold pace and precision at the 1.45m level.
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