Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2023 – While it may be a different story on the casino floor, Kaitlin Campbell (USA) has found a lot of luck in the show ring in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old claimed back-to-back victories on Wednesday, November 15, at the Las Vegas National CSI 4*-W, held at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. 

Campbell’s first win of the day came aboard Palina de L’Escaut in the $15,000 Las Vegas National “Lucky Sevens” Two-Phase Stake CSI 4*-W, presented by Human Touch. She then immediately followed it up with victory in the $8,000 Blenheim EquiSports “Three of a Kind” Speed Classic CSI 4*-W, presented by Charles Ancona, for the second year in a row aboard Sun Warrior.

For Campbell’s second winning mount, Sun Warrior, the $8,000 Blenheim EquiSports “Three of a Kind” Speed Classic CSI 4*-W served as a warm-up for Thursday’s 1.50m Classic CSI 4*-W, but with the 9-year-old gelding favoring some speed, Campbell let him cruise.

“This was kind of his warm-up day, but he’s always better with a little bit of pace,” explained Campbell. “So, I thought I would just go in there and have a good gallop because that’s how I set him up for the bigger classes. It just worked out that, today, it happened to be the fastest.” 

Campbell and Sun Warrior’s time of 58.18 seconds would prove to be just enough for them to defend their title in the class, with second place going to Canada’s Kassidy Keith (CAN) who stopped the clock in 58.52 seconds aboard her own Fenelon WF.

For both victories, Campbell was presented with Ethel M Chocolates Premium Chocolate Gift Baskets, Ogilvy saddle pads, Blenheim EquiSports coolerettes, Topline Design Ribbon Wreaths custom picture frames and gift certificates and horse treats, courtesy of Horseflight.

Of her consistent success at the Las Vegas National, Campbell concluded, “Some horse shows you just tend to be a bit better at. For sure Vegas is one of our favorite shows of the year. The horses always jump well, and it’s nice to be able to stay in the South Point and just come down the elevator to do your class.”

CSI4*-W competition at the Las Vegas National is made possible in part by class sponsors including Human Touch and Charles Ancona. Learn more about Human Touch by visiting HumanTouch.com, and find Charles Ancona online at CharlesAncona.com. 

Final Results – $15,000 Las Vegas National “Lucky Sevens” Two-Phases-Stake CSI 4*-W, presented by Human Touch

1) Kaitlin Campbell (USA) & Sun Warrior – 0 – 58.18

2) Kassidy Keith (CAN) & Fenelon WF – 0 – 58.52

3) James Chawke (IRL) & One Edition – 0 – 60.63

Source: Press Release from Blenheim EquiSports for the Las Vegas National Horse Show

Photos: © Andrew Ryback Photography

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