Edited Press Release
Lexington, KY – May 18, 2025 – Show Jumping action came to a close on Sunday afternoon at the Kentucky Spring Classic as Cathleen Driscoll and Jecibelle claimed the victory in the $35,000 Bluegrass Grand Prix, presented by Sterling Equestrian and Forest Hill. They led the way with a brilliant double clear to finish, just 1/10th of a second ahead of Erynn Ballard and Gakhir, who took home the second-place prize. To round out the top three, Luis Pedro Biraben and Georgina de Carles brought home the third-place honors.
“This was a great win,” smiled Driscoll after her win. “This is a new ride for me. I just started showing her last week in Kentucky and I came in with high expectations. I think she’s a lovely horse, and I just kept moving her up throughout the show. This was by far the biggest track she’s ever jumped and I was just so impressed with her. It’s a great win on a young horse!”
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Kariludine S and Jake Endicott Win $15,000 U25 Grand Prix Victory
Lexington, KY – May 18, 2025 – Top up-and-coming athletes gathered to compete in Sunday’s $15,000 U25 Grand Prix at the Kentucky Classic, where four combinations advanced to the jump-off. Olivia Sweetnam and Epic were the day’s pathfinders, setting the pace to beat in a clear 38.68 seconds, which would hold up for second place. It was only Jake Endicott and Kariludine S that would prove to better as the last to return. They were blazing fast to finish in 35.43 seconds with all the rails intact for the win. Ariana Marnell and Jikke-Cara were the fastest 4-faulters in the jump-off to take home third place.
