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Prize money increases for Rolex Kentucky Competition

  • by Equnews Editorial
  • 19-01-2016

For the second year in a row, Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover, is increasing the prize money for America’s only Four-Star Event.The second consecutive $50,000 increase brings the 2016 purse to $350,000, with the winner receiving $110,000. Known as the “Best Weekend All Year,” Rolex Kentucky returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., April 28-May 1.

“It’s due to the commitment of our longtime RK3DE enthusiasts, our growing base of new fans, and the continuous support of Rolex Watch USA and Land Rover North America that we are able to increase the prize money for our event for a second straight year,” said EEI President Stewart Perry. “We proudly award prize money to the top 20 finishers and this record level of prize money fits with our position as one of the sport’s premier events.” Rolex Kentucky hosts many of the world’s best horses and riders each year as they compete for their share of the $350,000 in prize money. Riders also have a chance at winning the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, which is awarded to any rider who wins the Rolex Kentucky, Mitsubishi Motors Badminton and Land Rover Burghley Four-Star Events in succession. Last year, Micheal Jung was the winner in Lexington and he is once again in with a chance of winning the Grand Slam bonus after he added Burgley to his season's winnings.

For the second year in a row, Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover, is increasing the prize money for America’s only Four-Star Event.The second consecutive $50,000 increase brings the 2016 purse to $350,000, with the winner receiving $110,000. Known as the “Best Weekend All Year,” Rolex Kentucky returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., April 28-May 1.

“It’s due to the commitment of our longtime RK3DE enthusiasts, our growing base of new fans, and the continuous support of Rolex Watch USA and Land Rover North America that we are able to increase the prize money for our event for a second straight year,” said EEI President Stewart Perry. “We proudly award prize money to the top 20 finishers and this record level of prize money fits with our position as one of the sport’s premier events.” Rolex Kentucky hosts many of the world’s best horses and riders each year as they compete for their share of the $350,000 in prize money. Riders also have a chance at winning the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, which is awarded to any rider who wins the Rolex Kentucky, Mitsubishi Motors Badminton and Land Rover Burghley Four-Star Events in succession. Last year, Micheal Jung was the winner in Lexington and he is once again in with a chance of winning the Grand Slam bonus after he added Burgley to his season's winnings.
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