Laura Kraut and Diadem du Thot.

Wellington, FL (January 8, 2021) – Laura Kraut and Diadem du Thot were crowned the first winners of the Ridge at Wellington’s 2021 $5,000 1.30m Rising Star Classic series this Wednesday, jumping a double clear effort and a jump-off time of 44.557 seconds over a course designed by Leopoldo Palacios.

While Olympians are a frequent sight on the Turf Tour, the 13-week series offers classes for all levels of horse and rider, including .80m Grand Prix. Turf Tour week one continues January 8 at The Ridge’s home farm with the $15,000 1.40m Turf Tour Grand Prix headlining Friday’s action.

Second and third in the Rising Star went to Ryan Genn. Riding Vdl Gerinus T, Genn finished with a jump off time of 44.632 seconds, and aboard Colora went through the timers in 50.119 to secure third.

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