Sunshine welcomed spectators Thursday of the ‘North American’, presented by Rolex - kicking off a highly anticipated weekend of top sport.
Lillie Keenan (USA) & Kick On win competition #640 Jayman BUILT Cup 1.55m
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July 2, 2026 (Spruce Meadows) - The Jayman BUILT Cup 1.55m headlined competition on the International Ring on Thursday at the Spruce Meadows 'North American', presented by Rolex, serving as the final qualifying opportunity for Saturday's $1,000,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup. A total of 64 horse-and-rider combinations were slated to contest FEI Course Designer Santiago Varela's (ESP) challenging 525-metre track in pursuit of the winner’s circle.
To advance to the jump-off, competitors were required to produce a fault-free effort over the opening round course. In the end, 17 horse-and-rider combinations representing 10 nations successfully navigated all the first-round tests, earning their place in the deciding round.
For the first time this season, the American national anthem played across the International Ring as the United States' Lillie Keenan and Kick On captured victory in the Jayman BUILT Cup 1.55m. The pair delivered a flawless performance in the jump-off, stopping the clock in 40.84 seconds to secure the win.
“I always try to come to Spruce (Meadows) it’s one of my favourite shows.” Lillie Keenan (USA) on competing at Spruce Meadows. “I always liked coming here (Spruce Meadows) because I feel like my horses left better than when we first arrived. I think jumping on grass is one of the best thing you can do for a horse’s fitness and health. They really grow here".
Lillie Keenan (USA) & Kick On win competition #640 Jayman BUILT Cup 1.55m
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Top 10 #640 Jayman BUILT Cup 1.55m
Lillie Keenan (USA) & Kick On
Mark Bluman (ISR) & Landon de Nyze
Arturo Parada Vallejo (MEX) & Laretto
Emily Esau Williams (USA) & Cascarado
Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) & Diaroubet
Conor Swail (IRL) & Casturano
Abdulrahman Alrajhi (KSA) & Heartbeat W
Nicole Walker (CAN) & Panter JVH
Hilary Scott (AUS) & Oaks Milky Way4
Daniel Coyle (IRL) & Calippo 57
Full Results from #640 Jayman BUILT Cup 1.55m
Mrs. Nicole Westman-Jones, Executive Director, Legacy & Strategy, Jayman BUILT stands with winner Lillie Keenan (USA)© Spruce Meadows Media/Bart Onyszko
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From the Winner’s Circle
Zoe Brown (AUS) & Immer Fortuna win #627 Friends of the Meadows Cup 1.50m
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Rowan Willis (AUS) & Billy Exhale win #626 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.30m
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Piet van Genugten (CAN) & Kannamara Equites win #630 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.40m
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Adelaide Toensing (USA) & Cool Blue 5 win #614 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.30m
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Britt Lloyd (CAN) & Querido van het Geinsteinde win #622 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.40m Jr/Am
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Lily D’Astous (CAN) & Gypsie du Melnire win #618 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.30m Jr/Am
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Ainsley Clyman (USA) & Scendrio win #602 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.10m
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Alexis Bodo (USA) & Dreamgirl win #606 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.20m
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Elizabeth Moffatt (CAN) & Out of the Blue HD Haagakkers win #610 Friends of the Meadows Jumper 1.20m Jr/Am
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FAULTLESS takes viewers inside the world of elite show jumping, following the sport's top athletes, extraordinary horses, and the unforgettable moments that define competition at the highest level.
Narrated by three-time Emmy nominee Walton Goggins (Fallout, The White Lotus) and produced in partnership with Rolex, the six-part documentary series travels across Europe and North America, featuring the world's most prestigious events, including the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping.
Go beyond the arena and discover the dedication, resilience, partnership, and passion required to compete on the world's biggest stages.
📺 Streaming on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Canada
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Summer is HERE at Spruce Meadows!
Discover everything still to come at Spruce Meadows, from the 'North American' Tournament, to headline concerts, family attractions, shopping, food and MORE!
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Get ready, because Spruce Meadows is about to kick off its biggest week of the summer!
Starting THIS week, the grounds come alive with five straight days of world-class show jumping, live music, family fun, and a few surprises you won't want to miss. Whether you're coming for the sport, the concerts, or just the corgi races, there's a reason to show up every single day. Here's everything happening:
🏆 The 'North American', presented by Rolex (July 2–5)
World-class show jumping
Feu de Joie ceremony & SkyHawks Parachute Drop (July 4 + 5)
Friday Night Movies featuring The Bad Guys 2 and Top Gun (July 3)
Corgi and dachshund races (July 3-5)
New MARVEL x Spruce Meadows comic cover
Live music, shopping, food, and family fun
NEW! The Sheepherding Classic (July 4 + 5)
NEW! Celtic Festival (July 4 + 5)
🎸 Finish the Live & Intimate Concert Series with:
Jimmy Eat World (July 3) - Ages 18+
Charley Crockett, with special guest Kashus Culpepper (July 4) - Ages 18+
There's something happening every day at Spruce Meadows this summer—we can't wait to see you!
