US-based Australian eventer Ryan Wood, pictured here competiting in 2016.

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By Equestrian Life

The Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event (27-30 April) will see 68 competitors vie for America's only four-star eventing title.

Local rider Lauren Kieffer and Landmark's Monte Carlo have been drawn first to go - just as they have been for Badminton Horse Trials (UK) in May.

James Alliston and Parker of Great Britain will ride second, followed by Jessica Phoenix and A Little Romance of Canada. Ex-Australian eventer Phillip Dutton will ride I'm Sew Ready from fifth position, Fernhill Fugitive from 36th and Mr Medicott from 66th. Another ex-Australian rider, Boyd Martin, also has multiple rides: Cracker Jack (11th) and Steady Eddie (61st). The only Australian rider in the field, Ryan Wood, will ride Fernhill Classic from 50th.

Last year's winners - Michael Jung and Fischerrocana FST - will start from 54th position, while the UK's Zara Tindall (nee Phillips) will start from 52nd place with High Kingdom.

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