Millbrook Advanced Cross-Country Live Updates

Fence 9 on the Advanced course. Photo by Kate Samuels. Fence 9 on the Advanced course. Photo by Kate Samuels.

Good morning from Millbrook Horse Trials! We had a torrential downpour yesterday afternoon, so the footing on Tremaine Cooper’s cross-country course should be perfect for today’s action. The Intermediate divisions are running first. Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive will be the first out on the Advanced cross-country course at 10:34 a.m. EST.

I’ll be running live updates in this thread, and you can also follow along with PRO Tour Radio here; Danny Warrington and Piers Lloyd Owen will be offering commentary. If you missed Kate’s Advanced course preview, be sure to check it out here. Go Eventing.

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10:35: And we’re underway with Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive as first out on course!

10:38: Lynn Symansky is the first PRO rider offering commentary at the WaterView Tent.

10:42: The water complex is riding beautifully so far. The grounds crew has been laying down gravel at the jump to ensire good footing for the horses.

10:47: Kate Chadderton and Buckharo took the long route at fence 5 and then picked up a runout at 7b.

10:51: It turned out to be a beautiful day here at Millbrook. It’s overcast and cool — perfect cross-country conditions for the horses.

10:58: Defending champions Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch are on course now. They’re preparing to defend their title at the AECs, and Lynn is saying Laine’s plan is not to go for time today.

11: Liz Riley and It’s The Truth have two stops at the big corner at fence 14 before the water before opting to take the long route.

11:04: The corner at 14 moved a bit when It’s The Truth slammed on the brakes. Tremaine is looking at the jump now.

11:08: A huge cheer for everyone’s favorite vet Kevin Keane and Fernhill Flutter through the water.

11:11: A runout at the big corner before the water, for Taryn Nolte and Cleverly. Tremaine is hammering on the jump now knocking it back into place.

11:14: A runout for Lindsay Beer and El Paso at the corner at 14. A runout was also announced for Buck Davidson and Wiley Post early on the course at the chevron at 8c.

11:22: Phillip Dutton had a hell of a ride through the water when Atlas was sticky to the bank at 15b. Very nicely done.

11:25: Booli Selmayr and Castle Diamond have a runout at 5b. Katie Wherley and Mr. Indiscretion have retired at fence 4.

11:28: Alyssa Peterson and Music Man II also got in close to the bank at 15b out of the water but saved it to a huge cheer from the crowd.

11:33: Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive are currently leading after jumping clear with 6 time penalties.

11:40: Nora Battig just couldn’t quite hang on during a huge jump from Steppin’ Out at the chevron at 8c. She’s up and OK.

11:47: There’s quite a few problems happening that we’re not hearing over the loudspeaker. Overnight leaders Sharon White and Wundermaske retired on course according to the live scores.

11:51: No riders have made the time, and the hills and deeper footing from last night’s rain are taking a toll.

11:56: Courtney Cooper and Who’s A Star have a runout at 5b.

12: Courtney and Who’s A Star pick up another stop at 8 and scramble up the bank at 15b before stopping at the keyhole. That’s the end of her day.

12:01: Boyd Martin salutes the crowd after coming through the water with Master Frisky. He has a huge contingent of syndicate owners here watching this weekend.

12:02: Holly Payne and Santino have a glance off at the corner at 14 and take the long route.

12:03: Allison Springer and Copycat Chloe have a runout at fence 10.

12:13: Sally Cousins and Westerly are the last pair on course. Live scores are running a bit behind, so check back shortly for a full report and standings.

12:40: Live scores are now up! Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch take the lead after cross country. Full report coming shortly.

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