Cross-country day at Defender Burghley… what a rollercoaster. Horses were flying, riders were hanging on, and the crowd got the kind of day they came for. The EquiRatings team break down the numbers and what they mean going into the final day.

Big climbs, tired legs, and plenty of stories — this was Defender Burghley at its best.

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