Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) spectators witnessed a new face in the winner's circle today, as David Beisel (USA) and Ammeretto proved victorious in the $34,000 Suncast® FEI 1.50m Challenge, besting the class of 33 entries. Beisel and Ammeretto made quick work of the Ana Catalina Harris Cruz-designed track to take a commanding win, finishing almost four seconds faster than Christine McCrea (USA) and Wannick WH who placed second in 33.045 seconds. Gemma Paternoster (GBR) and Osiris picked up third place, crossing the jump-off timers in 33.55 seconds. Tryon Spring 8 will continue through Sunday, June 7. The class saw 10 pairs move forward to the jump-off, but Beisel and Ammeretto laid down the fastest two rounds of the class, both in the first round and jump-off, finishing their first go around the course in 75.11 seconds and their jump-off in 29.465 seconds. The track proved difficult for a number of riders as several pairs accumulated time faults. TIEC has served as a great destination for Beisel and his team, as taking advantage of FEI classes offered in the United States has been a high priority in their seasonal schedule. Beisel is entered in the $210,000 Tryon Grand Prix CSI 4* for the Governor's Cup on Saturday, June 6, with both Ammeretto and his other ride, Call Me Hannes. Final Results for $34,000 Suncast FEI 1.50m Challenge: 1. AMMERETTO, 2005 Dutch Warmblood stallion by Numero Uno x Ranna DAVID BEISEL (USA), Equine Holdings, LLC: 0/0/29.465 2. WANNICK WH, 2003 Dutch Warmblood stallion by Heartbreaker x Elseroodnoot CHRISTINE MCCREA (USA), Candy Tribble: 0/0/33.045 3. OSIRIS, 1996 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Polydox x Zanette GEMMA PATERNOSTER (GBR), Gemma Paternoster: 0/0/33.55 4. CARRABIS Z, 2003 Zangersheide stallion by Canabis Z x Ma Pomme VD Zwarte Hoek RICHIE MOLONEY (IRL), Equinimity, LLC: 0/2/37.53 5. ARTEMIS, 2005 Anglo European mare by Chamberlain Z x Odette ALI WOLFF (USA), John Wolff: 0/4/30.459 6. VENUS, 2002 Dutch Warmblood mare by Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve ANGEL KAROLYI (VEN), Raylyn Farms, Inc: 0/4/31.516 7. BULL RUN'S TESTIFY, 2004 Selle Francais gelding by Dollar Du Murier x Marquise Des Monts KRISTEN VANDERVEEN (USA), Bull Run Jumpers, Inc.: 0/4/31.589 8. DIAMONTE DARCO, 2005 Great Britain Sport Horse by Unbelievable Darco x Kriska WILTON PORTER (USA), Sleepy P Ranch, LLC: 0/4/33.647 German Horse Center Fleeceworks