Fence 14abc on the Bromont CCI3* course
The CCI* riders tackled the Bromont cross-country course this morning, and the CCI3* cross country will be under way around noon EST. The course has soaked up quite a bit of water since I walked it yesterday, as steady rains fell overnight. The CCI* riders are reporting that the course is soft in spots but holding, and the course officials are doing everything they can to maintain the footing. As I reported in my course preview from yesterday, Derek Di Grazia’s CCI3* course is big, and many are saying this is the biggest three-star course they’ve ever seen at Bromont. I’ll be bringing you live updates from all the action in this thread, so be sure to keep checking back. Lauren Kieffer and Veronica are your overnight leaders on a 44.6, with Will Coleman and Obos O’Reilly in second on a 50.2, and Emily Beshear and River King in third on a 53.5. Go Bromont.
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12:21: Sally Cousins and Tsunami come home inside the time and are the first double clear thus far.
12:29: Everyone has come home safely so far. The footing is showing some deep divots in certain spots, but volunteers are laying gravel between riders.
12:33: Emily Beshear and River King had a stop toward the back of the course.
12:35: Rise Against gets a big “good boy” as they clear the last fence.
12:37: Allison Springer and Copycat Chloe had a near miss when two volunteers drove right into their path on course. Heads up out there.
12:40: Jeff Kibbie and Loki picked up one too many stops and were unfortunately eliminated.
12:41: Selena O’Hanlon and A First Romance pick up a stop at 4b at the first water complex.
12:53: Rick Wallace and Ultimate Victory broke a frangible pin at fence 13, and the fence is now under repair.
12:56: Lauren Kieffer and Veronica have been held on course as Jay Hambly and his crew put the log back into place at fence 13.
1:09: We’re back underway. Katie Willis and Polar Storm had a stop at the drop at 14a.
11:12: Lauren Kieffer and Veronica unfortunately had a runout at the corner at 16b after being held.
1:19: Jon Holling and Zatopek B had a runout in the arena.
1:22: Lizzie Snow and Coal Creek had a stop at fence 25.
1:25: Leslie Chstrom and Cecelia were unfortunately eliminated on course.
1:31: Will Coleman and Obos O’Reilly came home clear with 8 time to take the lead. Only Selena O’Hanlon and Bellaney Rock can take the lead now.
