From new personal bests to leaderboard shakeups, the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S delivered a weekend packed with momentum shifts and standout moments. Will Coleman and Off the Record led from the very first phase, but there were big moves happening just behind them as Phillip Dutton, Jessica Phoenix, and Allison Springer made major statements in the US Equestrian Open Series.

The full breakdown is now live on the US Equestrian Open Podcast—but here’s your snapshot of everything that went down in Kentucky, and what it means for the road ahead.

Coleman and Off the Record Lead from Start to Finish

Will Coleman and Off the Record were the stars of the show. They came out swinging with a 21.8 in the first phase—Timmy’s best ever score at any level—and never gave up the lead. They added only 7.2 time penalties on cross-country (the fastest of the day) and just added four faults on Sunday in the showjumping, to defend Will's title at the Kentucky 4*-S. From start to finish, it was smooth, stylish, and a perfect example of what this partnership can do when they’re on song.

This win wasn’t just another notch on the belt—it was a record-defining moment:

🏆 Will's 16th career CCI4*-S win (15 of them on U.S. soil, plus CHIO Aachen)

🏆 Off The Record’s 6th CCI4*-S win

🏆 Will’s second win in five runnings of the Kentucky 4*-S

🏆 Enough to move Will into the global top 10 for CCI4*-S wins since 2008

Dutton and Phoenix Secure Key Podium Finishes

And while Coleman took the win, Phillip Dutton stole the spotlight when it came to the series storyline. He came into Kentucky on top of the US Equestrian Open standings with 175 points—and both of his rides delivered. Possante finished second, Denim took fourth, and together they helped push his season total to 215 points. That makes Dutton the first rider this year to break the 200-point barrier, and he now sits 30 points clear at the top of the table.

There was some speculation about whether Phillip’s horses had the speed to challenge this field—and while both picked up time penalties, context matters. Off the Record was the fastest with 7.2; Phillip’s horses weren’t far behind. Possante and Denim both posted top-six cross-country times, proving that when it counts, they can absolutely turn up the heat.

Just behind them, Jessica Phoenix quietly climbed the podium into third place with Freedom GS, adding 40 points and bumping her series total to 185. That makes her the closest challenger to Dutton’s lead, and with a few more key results, she’s well within striking distance. Her Ocala performance, her podium here—Jess is on a tear this season and proving she’s got the firepower for a serious series run.

No May Moon Shines in Kentucky

But the biggest mover of the weekend? No May Moon. Allison Springer and her crowd-favorite mare delivered one of the standout performances of the competition. They started in 25th after dressage, then rocketed up to finish fifth. It was one of the fastest cross-country rounds on the day, followed by a clear jumping round. This wasn’t a fluke—this was a star stepping fully into the spotlight. With a string of strong recent performances, No May Moon could be the sleeper pick for the finale.

Leaderboard Update: It’s Still All to Play For

The leaderboard looks different now, and it’s shaping into a real race. Phillip leads on 215, Jess follows with 185, and James Alliston holds third with 145. Riders like Caroline Pamukcu, Ema Klugman, and Allison Springer are still in the hunt, especially as we head into the second half of the series. The full top ten is here—and it’s tight enough to expect fireworks over the coming qualifiers:

So what’s next? More qualifiers, more movement, and all eyes on Morven Park, where the $200K showdown will bring the best back together. With Off the Record in this kind of form, Phillip pushing the pace, and Jess quietly stacking points, it’s anyone’s game.

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Dive deeper into the wins, surprises, and leaderboard drama on the latest US Equestrian Open Podcast.

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