"I guess now, it has less to do when I go in the class than my relationship I have with that horse. I’ve had Goliath for a long time, and I know that I can go in and keep cantering and most of the time, it will work out for us. Now I know that when I see his name first on the order of go, I don’t get nervous anymore, because I know he can win that class no matter where his name is on the list. I like to win as much as the next rider, so I knew that going first I was going to have to go a little faster. The goal is to go as fast as fast as you can and leave all the jumps up, and that's what we did." 

Gene Frank of The Plains, Virginia aboard his own Isaak VDL, followed in the order and advanced to a second round. However, four faults in a time of 38.584 seconds would earn them an eighth placing.

Nick Stuart of Mebane, North Carolina and Across Town Farm, LLC’s Jaspar were up next and after posting double clear rounds with a second-round time of 39.096 seconds, finished in fifth overall.

Rolling Acres’ ZaZa Z and Marylisa Leffler of Brookeville, Maryland were up next. The pair turned in double clear rounds and with a second-round time of 35.600, moved into second place.

Sarah Hellman’s Perfect Match D, ridden by Tiffany Cambria of Upperville, Virginia turned in a four fault first round in 65.598 seconds and finished in tenth overall.

Kendra Pierce of Reading, Pennsylvania and her own Printings Pola Z followed Cambria, turning in double clear rounds with a second-round time of 36.285 seconds, earning a third place. Reed returned to the Dee Dee Arena, this time in the irons of Reed Training & Sales’ Kletcher, and earned four faults in their first round with a time of 69.595 seconds, finishing in twelfth.

Damian Gomez of Middleburg, Virginia and Emma Boyce’s Cuathemoc earned six time faults in their second round and placed ninth overall.

Keina, owned by Sanmar Farm and also ridden by Reed, finished in eleventh overall after earning four jump faults in a time of 67.756 seconds. Andrew Ross of Reinholds, Pennsylvania and his own Cornet’s Cobalt finished in sixth overall with a with a time of 39.523 seconds. 

Cullen Drescher of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Speckhart Sporthorses, LLC’s Gerry Butler finished in seventh turning in double clear rounds and second round time of 43.621 seconds, and Reed and Doc Di Villigana, owned by Reed Training & Sales, finished in fourth after turning in double clear rounds with a second-round time of 38.977.

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The 3'3" Green Hunter Champion was awarded to Fine Line, owned by Lily Gumenick and ridden by Ada Cosby. Reserve was awarded to Diaro, owned by Doug Longest and ridden by Peg Seals.

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The 3’6” Green Hunter Champion was awarded to APG Livory, owned by Garland Alban and ridden by Katie Cooper. Reserve was awarded to Sonder, owned by Cherry Knoll Farm, Inc. and also ridden by Katie Cooper.

The 3’ Green Hunter Champion was awarded to Quartzman BC, owned by EMO Stables and ridden by Jason Berry. Sixteen Blue, owned by Alexander Laurent and ridden by Chris Wynne was awarded Reserve.

The 3’6” Performance Hunter Champion was awarded to My Cloud Nine, owned by Kisma Equestrian, LLC and ridden by Katie Cooper. Good Vibes, owned by Chris Wynne and ridden by Sarah Tyndall, was Reserve Champion.

All are welcome to enjoy the complimentary continental breakfast in the Winner’s Café daily from 7-10 am. Can’t get away from the barn? Keep your eyes open for the Markel Insurance representatives who will be driving to the barns with complimentary coffee and donuts Friday through Sunday mornings!

It's Triple Crown Derby Day! Join Triple Crown representative Katie Wimer at the Sandy Gerald Arena for ringside coffee, donuts, fruit and mimosas! The coffee starts at 7 am and mimosas will be served when the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by the Heisley Family Foundation kicks off at 9 am.

Don't miss the Saturday night Pasta Party extravaganza! All are welcome to the Winner’s Café to help themselves to a pasta bar and then head over to the Stave Mill Pavilion to watch the $25,000 Grand Prix. There will be a cash bar available.

After the Grand Prix, pull up your golf carts or chairs and join us as we watch the 150th Run for the Roses! The Kentucky Derby will be shown on the Wiley Arena jumbotron, and post time is 6:57 pm.

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