Sophia Hill and Tulara Baltango surged from seventh to first with the only clear round of the division in the CCI4*-L. Image: Click Capture
A day of adrenaline-fuelled action has seen the leaderboard reshuffled across all levels at the Melbourne International Three Day Event, with the crowd on the edge of their seats through every stride of today’s cross country phase. With the final day of competition set for tomorrow, anticipation is high as riders prepare for the show jumping deciders.
In the Off The Track CCN1*-L, Marlene Battedou and her talented Off The Track Thoroughbred Le Grand D Amour (formerly raced as Resolving To Win) delivered a sensational clear round, maintaining their lead. All eyes will be on Marlene and Le Grand D Amour in tomorrow’s final show jumping phase — can they go start to finish on top?
In the Off The Track CCI2-L*, Niki Rose and Cooley All Over also held strong, adding just 1.6 time penalties to keep their lead intact.
In the Off The Track CCI2-L*, Niki Rose and Cooley All Over also held strong, adding just 1.6 time penalties to keep their lead intact. Georgia Spangaro and Lord Wimborne moved up three spots to second with a clear round, while Shane Rose surged into third on Limitless Lodge Zsa Zsa after a textbook ride.
The Godolphin CCI2-L Junior/Young Rider* class saw a lead change after Charlotte White and Remi Lord of the Realm produced a faultless cross country round to jump to the top of the leaderboard. A thrilling battle is set for tomorrow with Kylah Brewer (Princess Keikilani), Evie Kamevaar (MP Chevrolet), and Lamoza Velisha (Call Me Cooley) all tied for second just 1.4 penalties behind.
In the 4CYTE CCI3-L*, Charlee Morton-Sharp and SV Supermaxi produced a standout cross country round to claim the lead on 32.2, with Ruby Rae and WHF Frequency in close pursuit.
The biggest shakeup came in the Prydes Easifeed CCI4-L*, where Sophia Hill and Tulara Baltango surged from seventh to first with the only clear round of the division. Bred by Tulara Warmbloods, the gelding handled the tough course brilliantly. Hannah Klep and Tulara Chicouve moved into second, while Shane Rose and Holy Moses now sit third — less than three penalties separate the top four.
Sunday’s finale will be a showdown of skill, nerve, and determination — and you won’t want to miss a moment. With a bustling trade village, family-friendly kids’ activities, delicious food, and world-class equestrian sport, there’s truly something for everyone.
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