Jock Paget and Clifton Lush, photo by Jenni Autry.
Jock Paget withdrew his second-placed horse Clifton Lush from Burghley before the final horse inspection Sunday morning according to Burghley ‘s official Twitter. His other ride, first-placed Clifton Promise was accepted. Oliver Townend also withdrew Armada, as did Kerry Varley with Bluestone Luke.
A handful of horses were held for re-inspection: Stanislas De Zuchowicz’s ride Quirinal de la Bastide, Clare Lewis’s ride Sidnificant, Kevin McNab’s ride Clifton Pinot, and Tom Crisp’s ride Liberal. Quirinal de la Bastide was withdrawn from the holding box, while Sidnificant and Clifton Pinot passed upon re-inspection. Liberal was not accepted.
The first group of 19 horses will begin show jumping at 5:30 am ET in reverse order of placing, with the final top 24 set to start at 9:30 am ET. Canadian Rebecca Howard, 19th after cross-country, will show jump in the second group.
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