Stats: age 48, Leesburg, Va.
Brandenburg’s Joshua: dk. b. g., 16.2 hands, 15 years, U.S.-bred Thoroughbred (Gilded Rooster—Josh’s Dancer), owned by Southern Edition Farm, Leesburg, Va.
In 2008, they finished fourth at Rolex Kentucky, and last year they took 10th here, as well as winning the advanced at The Fork (N.C.) and an intermediate division at Southern Pines (N.C.). This spring, they topped an intermediate division at Full Gallop Farm (S.C.).
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Jimmy’s Prediction: Stephen has had a quiet preparation with Josh. Stephen is one of the best riders in the United States, but it’s difficult to produce a top-10 placing at Rolex if you and your horse haven’t recently competed.
