Indianapolis, Indiana – July 24, 2011 – The spotlight was on the Pepsi Coliseum Saturday night as the Circle City Equestrian Horse Show’s main event took center stage.  Sixteen entries competed in the first round of the $40,000 Circle City Equestrian Grand Prix over a course designed by Guilherme Jorge.

Lisa Goldman, of Hawthorne Woods, Illinois, stole the show again aboard her speedy mount Morocco, an eight-year-old Oldenburg Thoroughbred cross by Roc USA. Going second in the jump-off, Goldman set the pace for the rest of the class; no one was able to catch her.

After winning the Welcome Stake on Friday night, Goldman had high hopes going into the Grand Prix. “I thought the course looked like a lot of fun,” beamed Goldman. “I didn’t think I could do it twice in a row, but I’m so ecstatic!”

Lisa Goldman and Morocco with Mary Goldman, horse show chairman Craig Dobbs, and competition manager Tom Blankenship

Morocco appeared especially fresh going into the Grand Prix Saturday night. As the pair approached the first jump, a long run to a single oxer, Morocco almost bucked Goldman off before they had even gotten started. However, Goldman took that as a good sign. “Generally if he tries to buck me off on the way to the first jump, as long as I do my job we will go clear,” smiled Goldman.

The jump-off course was especially well suited to the winning duo. “There was a lot of running and turn backs, which we are really good at,” explained Goldman. “I love the long runs to the jumps.” With so many fast riders competing in the jump-off, Goldman knew she had to go for it if she wanted to win. “I left out a stride in one line, and then in the long run to the last oxer he just took over,” laughed Goldman. “He loves his job.” The duo will continue showing throughout the summer, hoping to continue their winning streak.

Alex Granato aboard his eleven-year-old Szarmazasa Warmblood gelding Gangsta took the second place finish. A close third was awarded to Richard Rinehart who was aboard the Niki Martin entry Hobby de la Cense, a sixteen-year-old Selle Francais stallion by Rosire.

Horse show chairman Craig Dobbs with two successful leadline competitors

Stay tuned for more results from the last day of competition at the Circle City Equestrian Horse Show.

For more information regarding the Circle City Equestrian Horse Show please visit their website at www.CCE500.org or find them on Facebook.

Photos © Brooke Bidgood/Circle City Equestrian. This photo may only be used in relation to this press release.