Lexington, United States – September 20, 2026 – The Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) Kentucky National CSI 2* culminated Sunday with the $65,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, in which the United States was well represented.

The 16-effort first-round track set forth by Manuel Esparza (MEX) produced twelve clear combinations that would advance to a second round.

Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) came close to victory with her own Romeo B (Heartbreaker x Branco), in a finish time of 43.57 seconds for reserve honors.

Competition will resume at the Kentucky Horse Park on September 23 for the Split Rock Fall Classic CSI3*, featuring the $35,000 C. Jarvis Insurance 1.45m Welcome CSI 3* on Friday and the $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 3*, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, on Sunday. SRJT will then head west to its final location of the year with the Santa Anita CSI3* and Santa Anita CSI5*-W in California.

Final Results – $65,000 Grand Prix CSI 2* – 1.45m, presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

1) James Billington (GBR) & Inajottie VDM – 0 / 0 – 42.95

2) Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) & Romeo B – 0 / 0 – 43.57

3) Francisco Goyoaga Mollet (ESP) & Choco M – 0 / 0 – 43.70

Source: Press Release (edited) from Split Rock Jumping Tour

Photos: © SRJT / Winslow Photography

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