Australia has stranglehold on Burghley

Australians fill the top four positions on the Burghley Horse Trials leaderboard after the cross-country, with Andrew Hoy and Moonfleet (31.7) pipping dressage leader Lucinda Fredericks and Headley Britannia (37.3).

Hoy's other mount, Mr Pracatan, was third on 41.3 penalties, and Shane Rose and All Luck close behind on 43.9.

The cross-country saw the elimination or withdrawal of 29 competitors, including many top riders. Among those out were Clayton Fredericks (both horses), Mary King, Polly Stockton, and Bettina Hoy.

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