Who will Win?

The Grand Prix Freestyle to Music, the second part and highlight of the FEI World Cup Dressage Final competition starts at 10:00 pm ET tomorrow. The three leaders following the Grand Prix competition are world-class champions:

1. Steffen Peters riding Ravel
   The Upside --- The German-born and San Diego-based rider with the 11-year old gelding gave a magical performance on Thursday that had the audience on their feet. The judges were equally impressed giving him the highest score of 77.915% at the Grand Prix competition.
   The Downside --- Faces very stiff competition from two champion dressage riders Anky Van Grunsven and Isabell Werth, both with multiple World Cup Dressage and Olympic titles under their belts.
2. Anky Van Grunsven riding IPS Painted Black
   The Upside --- She has been at the top of leader board more times than anyone in the sport. With a record nine FEI World Cup Dressage Final titles and three individual Olympic Gold Medals from the last three games (2000, 2004 and 2008) she is the reigning champion and a serious competitor who fights for every point and competes to win. She is a master at the Freestyle.
   The Downside --- Van Grunsven is not riding her Olympic horse; instead is on her second string horse. Due to a previous injury she experiences recurring back pain. Judges awarded her a 74.170% score in the Grand Prix competition on Thursday.
3. Isabell Werth riding Satchmo
   The Upside --- With eight Olympic medals and two World Cup Final titles, Werth is one of the most decorated riders in the sport. An amazing competitor riding an amazing horse.
   The Downside --- Mistakes cost points and the pair ended up with a score of 73.745% in the Grand Prix.

Watch the Grand Prix Freestyle LIVE online at Universal Sports; and read about Steffen Peters here http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=1362/bio/