PALM BEACH, USA - Empire (by Emilion) and his 15-year-old rider Ana Sofía Rodriguez from Guatemala won the Medium JR / AO Classic tour in Wellington. The combination was also named Circuit Champion.

Two months ago, Empire, who is still in blood form, also won the Jr / AO Jumper Classic (1.20m) final in Wellington with his young, very talented rider.

Empire, who reaches the respectable age of 21 this year, was bred by J.M. van der Meer in Bergum and was sold by the VDL Stud to Juan Andres Rodriguez Silva.