Davoudi Delivers Breakthrough Win in $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Junior/Amateur

Darya Davoudi added her name to the list of first-time derby winners on Friday at Desert International Horse Park, capturing the $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Junior/Amateur, sponsored by Vogel, aboard Told You So. Competing on the Grass Field during Desert Circuit 2, Davoudi’s performance capped off a standout day of hunter competition.

Darya Davoudi added her name to the list of first-time derby winners on Friday at Desert International Horse Park, capturing the $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Junior/Amateur, sponsored by Vogel, aboard Told You So. Competing on the Grass Field during Desert Circuit 2, Davoudi’s performance capped off a standout day of hunter competition.

Close behind, Olivia Aul finished second aboard Elizabeth Aul’s Copyright, earning an overall score of 181 with rounds of 89 and 92. Third place honors went to Elizabeth Gallucci and Loewie, who posted a combined score of 179.25 after solid efforts in both phases of the class.

Although Davoudi has only been partnered with Told You So since this summer, the connection with the nine-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding has developed quickly. The pair has shown promising form from their first outings together, culminating in Friday’s milestone victory.

Looking ahead, Davoudi plans to continue developing Told You So in the 3’6” Small Junior Hunter divisions as she settles into her first full winter circuit at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California. The Hunt & Go win signals an exciting start to what promises to be a productive season for the young rider and her up-and-coming mount.

Photo by High Desert Sport Photo