'Grand Prix Sunday' Wraps Up Hampton Classic: Photos

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — "Grand Prix Sunday", the much anticipated annual grand finale of the week long Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, brought out a crowd.

The famous Grand Prix tent was the place to see and be seen, as guests dressed up in their finest to mingle with celebrities, friends and business associates, and to enjoy the high stakes equestrian competitions.

The table design competition resulted, as always, in some inspired, uniquely themed, elaborate creations. There was plenty for kids to do, with arts and crafts, pony rides, farm animals and fun activities focused on nature and health.

For shoppers, it was the last opportunity to tour the many artful boutiques, offering equestrian accessories, jewelry and clothing.

And in a much anticipated moment, Daniel Bluman led the victory gallop around the spectacular grand prix field of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, as he topped the list of 31 starters Sunday afternoon, winning the $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix CSI, presented by SOVARO®.

"When I walked the course I honestly thought there were going to be a few more clean rounds," Bluman said, at a press conference following the presentation. "I think it was nicely built, careful enough, big enough, as Alan's courses have been all week. I don't think there was any place where the horses really had to struggle. It played out the perfect way, only three in the jump-off, which is beautiful because you get to go in knowing you already have a nice piece of the pie."

Lead photo of Daniel Bluman receiving his awards from Tom and Jeanne Tisbo of SOVARO, together with Hampton Classic Executive Director Shanette Barth-Cohen. © The Book, LLC.

Gallery photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography, soniboy@aol.com.