International Event news

Jung wins Rolex Kentucky for record third time in a row

Michael Jung (GER) on Fischerrocana FST placing first after cross-country at the Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, April 29, 2017. (Rebecca Berry/FEI)

The current Olympic champion, Michael Jung with FischerRocana FST, has set a new record by winning the Rolex Kentucky event for the third time in succession.

France’s  Maxime Livio with Qalao des Mers finished in second, and Great Britain’s Zara  Tindall, placed third with High Kingdom.

For Ireland USA based Mayo man Tim Bourke  and the OBOS Quality gelding, Luckaun Quality finished in 16th and Aidan Keogh  and Master Tredstep finished 29th.

Michael Jung heads for Badminton now with his winning partner from last year the 18 y/o La Biosthetique Sam FBW who partnered also Jung to win the Individual Gold in Rio. Can he win Badminton again?