Your 2012 Bramham CIC*** champions – William Fox-Pitt and Neuf des Coeurs
William Fox-Pitt jumped two superb clears around the CIC*** course here at Bramham this morning, but it was his speedier round on Neuf Des Couers that clinched the win for him. Although Lionheart lo.oked to be scorching round, he actually picked up 6 odd time faults to finish 12th. We have about 5 minutes until the top 25 show-jump for the CCI***, and with Chilli Morning leading that too, you’d have to be brave (or foolish) to bet against a William Fox-Pitt whitewash. Andrew Nicholson was 2nd on Nereo, and Zara Phillips 3rd with High Kingdom. Lenamore looked fabulous with Caroline Powell, he zipped around like it was a pony club hunter trial finishing 4th, and Tina Cook must surely be delighted with Miners Frolic who ate up the course to come home clear with 11 seconds to spare. Laura Collett had one down on Noble Bestman in the U25 division to come second to Astier Nicolas on Piaf De Bneville, but will no doubt be thrilled with Rayef’s fast clear across country, just 1.2 time left her in 6th. All scores available here. Lots more pics to come later. Go Fox-Pitt Eventing!
