Stats: age 26, Auckland, New Zealand.
Clifton Promise: b. g., 11 years, New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred (Engage-ment—Darn Style), owned by Frances Stead, New Zealand.
In 2008, they won the Richfields CCI*** (New Zealand) and were second in the Taupo CCI*** (New Zealand). Last year, they won the Hastings CIC*** (New Zealand) and finished fourth in the Taupo CCI***. This spring, they won the Hastings CIC*** again.
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Jimmy’s Prediction: The FEI Horseman of the Century, Mark Todd, came to the Kentucky Horse Park 32 years ago as an unknown. Mark went on to make history. Jonathan has won everything there is to win in New Zealand and has now embarked on a journey of trying to emulate Mark Todd’s successes. It will be interesting to see how well he goes when he’s on the other side of the Equator.
2010 Rolex Kentucky Preview Roster
