Price Fifth at Burghley

Price Fifth at Burghley

The British have dominated the Land Rover Burghley International Horse Trials this morning, taking the top four places at the prestigious 4* event, with Tim Price the best of the Kiwis in fifth.

Price and Ringwood Sky Boy picked up five faults in the showjuming to finish on 51.5 with Andrew Nicholson and Nereo in eighth spot on 57.1, Price and Xavier Faer in 18th on 82.1 and Caroline Powell aboard Spice Sensation 29th on 110.1.

Powell was one of just four clear rounds inside time in the showjumping this morning. Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class held on to their overnight lead to take the win on 45.6 penalty points, despite five faults in the showjumping, Piggy French and Vanir Kamira was second on 46.9 and Gemma Tattersall aboard Arctic Soul third on 47.

Forty combinations started the final phase. Powell and Onwards and Upwards were a late withdrawal, opting out after being held during the second horse inspection this morning.

For results and times, head to http://www.bdwp.co.uk/bur/17/
For more information, head to http://www.burghley-horse.co.uk/

By Diana Dobson, ESNZ High Performance Media Liaison

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