Best for last: Lillie Keenan speeds to victory under pressure at Spruce Meadows

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeSportsSpruce Meadows Best for last: Lillie Keenan speeds to victory under pressure at Spruce Meadows The last to return to the International Ring, Keenan and Kick On delivered a fast, fault-free performance for the title. Author of the article: By POSTMEDIA SPORTS Published Sep 10, 2026 1 minute read Join the conversation Lillie Keenan rides Kick On to victory in the 1.55m CANA Cup during the Masters tournament at Spruce Meadows on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. PHOTO BY MIKE STURK /Spruce Meadows Media Article content Lillie Keenan executed her plan to precision to win the 1.55m CANA Cup during the Masters show-jumping tournament at Spruce Meadows on Thursday. Article content Of the 54 athletes who stepped through the Clock Tower, only three horse-and-rider combinations managed to produce clear rounds and advance to the jump-off. Article content Article content The last to return to the International Ring, American rider Keenan and Kick On delivered a fast, fault-free performance, crossing the finish line in 41.03 seconds for the title. Article content Article content “What makes our sport so special is it’s also an art,” Keenan said of her enjoyment of a tight time allowed. “And it’s about that unison of the horse and the rider, and you have to do that under time pressure.” Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content With the victory, Keenan also secured a coveted spot in Sunday’s CPKC grand prix. Article content Longtime Spruce Meadows competitor Conor Swail showed his experience aboard Casturano to win the 1.50m ATCO Cup in an 11-horse jump-off. Article content The Irish rider and Casturano left all the rails in place and stopped the clock in 41.30 seconds for the win. Article content For athletes hoping to compete in Sunday’s Suncor Winning Round, the ATCO Cup was an important opportunity, with the top 30 placed athletes from the 46 entries earning their place in the field. Article content Other winners on Thursday were: Article content Canadian Katherine Wray and Caviar of Picobello Z in the 1.40m PwC Cup. Mexican Francisco Lomelin and T Chacoon Van De Ultrahoeve in the 1.45m PH&N…