Charlie Jones and Charmeur Win the $24,500 Jumper Classic at HITS Ocala
Jones Delivered the Only Double Clear in the Jump-Off
January 19, 2026 at 12:53 PMBy a.dunne
Charlie Jones and Charmeur topped the leaderboard Sunday in the $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic during the January Classic I at HITS Ocala.
In an Instagram post following his win, Jones, whose relatively new Stone Ridge Sport Horses is based in Calgary, Canada, says, "We're already so impressed with this talented 10 year old and can't wait for the rest of 2026 with him."
Second and third placings
In the field of nine, three advanced to the jump-off, and only Jones and Charmeur went double clear. Kirk Webby and Kazarro finished second, and Harold Chopping and Geronimo SCF took third.
Top Three Results
1 Charlie Jones - CHARMEUR - 0/48.787
2 Kirk Webby - KAZARRO - 4/46.265
3 Harold Chopping - GERONIMO SCF - 4/47.698
Photo credit: ESI Photography
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