As torrential rain sweeps across the Kentucky Horse Park, Annie, Diarm and Jon Holling gather around the table to dive into a jam-packed preview of Saturday’s cross-country action. The team breaks down the effects of the weather, the challenges of Derek di Grazia’s course designs, and who they think might conquer the clock in both the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L.

In this episode:

• How relentless rain is impacting footing and influencing strategy

• Analysis of Derek di Grazia’s CCI4*-S track and its toughest combinations

• Predictions on who might make the time, including big names like Will Coleman and Philip Dutton

• The challenge of balancing speed and precision on a course demanding frequent gear changes

• Insights into the CCI5*-L, including key questions at Pete's Hollow and the Head of the Lake

• Why Kentucky’s dual four-star and five-star offering has elevated the US Eventing calendar

🎧 Listen now to hear all the predictions, analysis, and excitement as the team gears up for a thrilling weekend of sport at USEquestrianOpen.org.

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