US Open Leaderboard in Three-Way Tie After Gold Coast Opener

Charlotte Jorst and Zhaplin Langholt added another win to their record this weekend at the 2025 Gold Coast Opener, securing the top spot in the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 73.985%. The performance earned Jorst 20 points on the US Open of Dressage leaderboard, which is now split in a three-way tie with Geñay Vaughn (USA) and Felicitas Hendricks (GER). 

The Series Standings after Qualifier 3 at the Gold Coast Opener:

See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier, here.

The freestyle class had just two entries this weekend, with second place going to Argentina’s Micaela Mabragaña and her horse, Belatrix RH, who scored 67.665%. Earlier in the weekend, Mabragaña edged out Jorst in the Grand Prix test with a score of 64.587%, compared to Jorst’s 64.022% on her other mount, 13-year-old Danish Warmblood, Atterupgaards Botticelli. 

For Jorst, this victory comes full circle—she and Zhaplin debuted at the Big Tour at this very venue just one year ago. 

The Road Ahead in the U.S. Open

Next week’s Adequan Global Dressage Festival 3 should break the tie at the top of the leaderboard. Both Jorst and Hendricks are entered in the Grand Prix Freestyle, and a win by either rider would crown a new leader. However, Sweden’s Tinne Vilhelmson Silfvén could join the race for the top spot. If Tinne delivers a performance similar to her test two weeks ago and claims first place (20 points), she could reach 37 points—tying for first, assuming Charlotte or Felicitas finish second or third (17 points each). With a field of 15, compelling stories are bound to unfold at Wellington International. 

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