Allison Springer (USA) riding Arthur are now lying in second place behind Jung, with Marilyn Little (USA) riding RF Demeter in third place after the Day Two Dressage. A total of 71 competitors completed the dressage phases with riders represented from nine nations.
TOP FIVE RESULTS AFTER DAY TWO DRESSAGE
1. Michael Jung (GER), Fischerrocana FST, 34.1
2. Allison Springer (USA), Arthur, 39.7
3. Marilyn Little (USA), RF Demeter, 42.5
4. Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (USA), Fernhill By Night, 43.0
5. Philip Dutton (USA), Fernhill Fugitive, 43.1
ROLEX GRAND SLAM OF EVENTING
Jung has all his options covered ahead of tomorrow's 29 fence cross-country course and said, "At the moment we will try to go fast. My horse feels very happy and very strong, but that can change tomorrow morning. Rolex Kentucky and the Rolex Grand Slam are very important to me. It's a very long trip here - I am not coming here to having a nice holiday. I come here to win!"
Competing in their seventh Rolex Kentucky, Allison Springer said, "It's always so emotional and wonderful to be here. I've had such a long partnership with the horse [Arthur]. He's tricky, but it brings a tear to my eye just to be able to be here where the crowd cheer you on. Its just such a great feeling here."
Marilyn Little was thrilled with her ride and said, "There were some moments of brilliance today, but there were also a few mistakes. It was certainly one of her more relaxed tests."
Michael Jung has traveled to the Kentucky Horse Park as the new Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing 'live contender' and as defending champion of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover.
All eyes are now on Jung to see if he can repeat the form he demonstrated in 2015, by winning this year's Rolex Kentucky, which will put him one competition away from the coveted USD$350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing prize.