Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, and Spike the Vet live on Friday night, as dressage wraps up and the leaderboard looks wide open going into cross-country day. With no dominant force in the field, up to 12 combinations could still win - from the leading Kiwis to Tom McEwen and the strength in depth just behind.

They break down a more intense cross-country track, a tighter time, and why the winning score could land around 30 - setting up a Sunday where everything could change. Check out the Defender Kentucky Fan Guide: https://equiratings.info/kentucky5l2026

Highlights

• Friday Night Lights: live from Kentucky
• Why this is one of the most open five-stars in years
• Up to 12 contenders heading into cross-country
• The Kiwi leaders — and the pressure to finish
• Cross-country demands and time pressure
• Why Sunday could see a major shake-up

Guests Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, Spike the Vet

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