There were 59 finishers of the cross country today at Badminton. Seven of the nine Irish combinations completed, with Austin O’Connor climbing from 58th after dressage, to 13th going into show jumping tomorrow.
Austin O’Connor with Colorado Blue (IRL). ©Irish Eventing Times
13th Austin O’Connor with Colorado Blue – clear within the time
Clare Abbott with Jewelent (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
16th Clare Abbott with Jewelent 4 time penalties
Esib Power with Soladoun (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
20th Esib Power with Soladoun 6.4 time penalties
Susie Berry with John The Bull (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
22nd Susie Berry with John The Bull 12.8 time penalties
Padraig McCarthy with HHS Noble Call (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
33rd Padraig McCarthy with HHS Noble Call 6.8 time penalties
Padraig McCarthy with Fallulah (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
36th Padraig McCarthy with Fallulah 18 time penalties
Joseph Murphy with Cesar V (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
59th Joseph Murphy with Cesar V 51.6 penalties
Cathal Daniels with Barrichello (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
Cathal Daniels and Barrichello were clear up to fence 29 where they had a fall.
Sarah Ennis with Woodcourt Garrison (IRL).©Irish Eventing Times
An error of course at fence 20, cost Sarah Ennis with Woodcourt Garrison, an elimination.
As well as the Irish entries, there was a very strong presence of Irish bred horses including Oliver Townend’s two entries: Swallow Springs and Ballaghmor Class, who are currently in second and third place.
The overnight leader going into thee final day is Laura Collett with London 52 (GBR) who remain on their dressage score of 21, leaving them with a fence in hand.
Overnight leaders: Laura Collett with London 52 (GBR).©Irish Eventing Times
