Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh are in provisional 5th place Photo: Libby Law
William Fox-Pitt has made the perfect start in his attempt to secure his sixth Bramham title in taking the lead after day one of the CCI*** at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials. William did his test with Niki Ryan's Avoca Alibi in the heaviest rain but the horse wasn't put off to score 42.8 - two penalties ahead of his nearest rival, Kiwi Lucy Jackson riding Willy Do. But Lucy won't be completely disappointed as she leads the CIC*** with Animator II on a score of 41.1. Australian Sam Griffiths is in a handy position in fifth place on 47.2 riding Paulank Brockagh with his second ride on Happy Times yet to come
Kevin McNab and Clifton Pinot Photo: Libby Law
The CIC boasts a truly international leader board with Karin Donkers and Marc Rigouts from Belgium taking second and third place behind Lucy Jackson. The Belgium team are here on force as Bramham looks to be their final selection trial ahead of the Olympics Then come the Aussies – Kevin McNab and Clifton Pinot are fourth on a score of 44.1, followed by Andrew Hoy and Cheeky Calimbo in fifth on 46.2. Andrew Hoy is also in eighth spot riding Rutherglen and you have to drop to 13th to find the best local rider - Lucy Wiegersma for Great Britain.
Photo: Libby Law
Australian Emma Dougall riding Kelecyn Ice Age (pictured above) is in equal 23rd place
A day of prolonged rain has made the conditions tricky but fortunately the amazing limestone soil throughout the Park is helping to keep the going good
Andrew Hoy defies the rain Photo: Libby Law
