Oliver reflected on his horse Rosie’s spirited nature, noting she was more like a racehorse than an event horse and wasn’t as calm as he hoped, but ultimately they ended up in a good position. Ros, riding the popular Lordships Graffalo, expressed her excitement and confidence, especially pleased with the horse’s improved flying changes and competitive readiness at Burghley.

Tim, the 2018 Burghley winner, praised Vitali’s dressage performance and partnership, emphasizing his goal to win while enjoying the experience. Other top contenders include New Zealander Sam Lissington in fourth, Piggy March in fifth, Emily King in sixth, German Olympian Christoph Wahler, and Ireland’s Austin O’Connor in eighth, with the competition tightly packed as only twenty penalties separate the entire field after cross-country refusals.