Kevin Babington optimistic that Q can make his Mark in Florida

Another weekend, another $1m show jumping prizepot in the US and Kevin Babington is not without confidence.

Darragh Kenny too, but he was more circumspect yesterday regarding his chances.

The former has opted for the more experienced Mark Q — co-owned with Deirdre Bourns — for Monday’s grand prix, the second leg of the HITS (Horse Shows In The Sun) triple crown, which takes place at Ocala, Florida. Babington is saving the exciting Shorapur for tomorrow week’s $0.5m Rolex Grand Prix down the road at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington.