Lauren Kieffer and Veronica. Photo by Jenni Autry.
We’re still refreshing the Rolex entry list like crazy, as more names will continue to be added to the list as each day passes. Entries close on March 26, so we’ll be updating the entry list as often as we can to bring you the latest additions.
Today, we have the addition of reigning USEF National Champions Lauren Kieffer and Veronica. This pair finished second in 2014, just behind winners William Fox-Pitt and Bay My Hero, and will be looking to put in another very competitive performance. Perhaps it’s time for a Rolex watch for this pair?
Lauren and Veronica also represented the U.S. at Pau last year, coming home with a ninth place finish in a strong showing for Team USA. Veronica will have her final prep in the Advanced at The Fork next month.
Also slated to have another go are fan favorites Allison Springer and Arthur. This pair is making their astonishing 11th four-star and seventh Rolex start this year. Known for their prowess in the sandbox, Allison and Arthur will surely be close to, if not at, the top of the board after the first phase.
Our Rolex Rookies are also continuing to pile in, with Lisa Barry and F.I.S. Prince Charming along with Angela Gryzwinski and Novelle entered in the latest round.
Lisa Barry and F.I.S. Prince Charming capped off their 2014 with a top-20 finish in the CCI3* at the Dutta Corp Fair Hill International. Most recently, the pair picked up a fourth place finish in the Advanced at Red Hills and are looking ready to contest their first four-star in six weeks time. They’re entered in the CIC3* at The Fork, where many Rolex hopefuls are slated to have their final prep run.
Angela Gryzwinski and the lovely Novelle will also be making the trek to Kentucky this year for their first appearance. Novelle finished 10th in her first CCI3* at Galway Downs last year and most recently finished in 10th place in the Advanced division at Twin Rivers.
James Alliston and both Tivoli and Parker will be returning to Kentucky this year. This will be Tivoli’s second attempt at Rolex, having been spun in 2013 in the final horse inspection. Parker will be making his fourth appearance in Kentucky, most recently finishing 22nd in 2014.
Jordan Linstedt and RevitaVet Capato left their home base in Washington yesterday to begin the trip east. They’re entered in the CIC3* at The Fork at the beginning of April as their final prep, having most recently finished sixth in the CCI3* at Galway Downs last fall.
Jordan will be returning for her second run around Kentucky, having given Tullibard’s Hawkwind a very classy ride around in 2012 for a top 30 finish. This will be the first CCI4* start for RevitaVet Capato, a 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding.
Also returning for a second time are Dana Widstrand and Relentless Pursuit. Dana and “Rover” didn’t have the weekend they wanted last year and will return with a vengeance. This pair had a great run around Red Hills, finishing ninth in the CIC3*. An OTTB, Relentless Pursuit turned 19 this year, though you wouldn’t know it watching him run cross country.
Stay tuned for more entry updates, as we’ll be posting them as they come in. Go Rolex!
