Completing the Kentucky Team- Fantasy Team Poll, Day 3

Your final selection defines the Kentucky Fantasy Team

Published

27 APR 2026

Est. reading time

2 min

The final day of voting completes the Kentucky Fantasy Team as the event reaches its decisive stage.

With the Grand Prix already done, selections now reflect the clearest view of performance across the week.

The final decision point.

Day 3 determines the last additions to the team.

Today’s options:

Kent Farrington continues to build momentum, taking the Grand Prix with Descartes SR in the horse’s first-ever 5* Grand Prix start. The win marks his third 5* MLSJ Grand Prix victory of Season 5, each coming on a different horse. He also added valuable points for Team KPF as the standings tighten heading toward Finals.

Mclain Ward and High Star Hero delivered a fast and efficient double clear to secure second place, finishing just half a second behind the winning time. The pair showed precision under pressure, keeping them firmly in contention in a tightly contested class. A performance that reinforces their reliability at the top level.

Shane Sweetnam and James Kann Cruz rounded out the podium with a competitive double clear in a jump-off where margins were razor-thin. With the top three separated by less than a second, the pair matched the pace in one of the tightest finishes of the season.

Laura Kraut and Una Mariposa produced a composed double clear, maintaining a steady pace to finish fourth. The round reflected consistency and control in a class defined by speed. This marks this duos second top 8 result in 5* Grand Prix action during Season 5. The round added important points for the Roadrunners, alongside Mclain Ward’s second-place finish, strengthening the team’s position heading into the final stretch.

Natalie Dean and Acota M completed the final double clear of the class to secure fifth place. The pair navigated both rounds cleanly in a competitive field, adding another consistent result to their season. A performance that highlights their reliability under pressure.

Final Fantasy Team Vote ⭐

Pick two riders to complete the Kentucky Fantasy Team.

Cast your final vote

Looking beyond Kentucky.

As the penultimate event of Season 5, these selections contribute directly to the final Fantasy Team analysis that will follow Monterrey.

Make your final selection. Complete the Kentucky team.