Selina Elliott and (Bodidly, 44th), Geoff Curran (Balladeer Alfred, 49th), Sian Wynne Morris (Just Appeal, 31st), and Sacha Pemble (I’ve Been Dun, 32nd) withdrew overnight.
Annabel Wigley withdrew Black Drum (18th) from the holding box at the final horse inspection, as did Nicola Malcolm with Mcfly (54th) and Sara Burdess with Shiver St George (42nd). All of the top 17 placed horses passed the jog. 50 horses move on to the show jumping.