Stephen Bradley and Brandenburg’s Joshua are the latest pair removed from the Rolex entry list. Stephen and Joshua were bringing an incredible XC and show jumping record to the competition, and I would have predicted them to finish in the top 5. There are currently only 53 Rolex entrants remaining from the over 70 that were entered just a few weeks ago.
If you included Joshua in your entry for EN’s $100 Bit of Britain Rolex Challenge, you may submit a new entry up until the start of the first horse inspection, which is when the contest closes. Write “(Joshua)” at the top of the new entry so we can tell why you entered twice, and make your new entry identical to your first except with Joshua replaced by another horse. We have also decided that because we already have over 100 entries, if we have two winners with identical final score tiebreakers, we will use the lowest dressage score, and then the closest to optimum on XC to break any further ties.
If you have not entered our Rolex Challenge, make sure you do before the jog starts today. Bragging rights and a $100 gift certificate from Bit of Britain are on the line.
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As we have mentioned several times, the dressage and show jumping WEG test events are also being run at the KHP during Rolex. The 2010 Radio Show has a great preview of all three test events. The Chronicle is covering the dressage and show jumping test events extensively, including a recap of dressage day 1.
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Rolex is going to be a great weekend, but I already miss not having Bruce competing this year. Rolex without Bruce is like Christmas without Santa. In his latest blog entry, Bruce explains that his recovery is going very well and that he is preparing Cruise Lion for Buck to take to the Bromont CCI3*, which would qualify Cruise for the WEGs as another potential ride for Buck. Cruise is one of my favorite horses because he has a great blend physical talent and mental strength.
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Lastly, today we select EN’s Official Group Pick for Rolex 2010. We started a few days ago with 50+ Rolex entrants and, through our voting, we are left with 6 contenders for the prestigious honor. Rumor has it that when asked if he would rather win the Grand Slam or be EN’s Rolex Pick, Oliver said “probably the Grand Slam, but I’m glad I have a shot at both.” Check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7 of EN’s Rolex competitor previews for info on all the riders. Only one vote this time:
