FEI Eventing World Cup: Australians still dominating The Australian domination has been confirmed after the cross-country test today. Although Sam Griffiths lost 10 places due to few seconds over the ideal time (7'16''), Clayton Fredericks (AUS) took over from him as the leader going into the showjumping riding Be My Guest thanks to a complete clear round in time. Chris Burton (AUS) did the same on Newsprint to put him in 2nd place and he also moved up to 6th place on Holstein Park Leilani. Paul Tapner (AUS) was also clear and under time on Kilfinnie moving him up to 3rd place and Clayton had a few time faults on Dunges Laurent Rose to take 4th place. He is just followed by the FEI Eventing World Cup leader, Clarke Johnstone (NZL) on Orient Express. Only two rails separate the 1st and the 6th riders in the show jumping test which will take place Sunday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm (GMT+1). It will be broadcasted live on Internet (CLICK HERE). Clayton Fredericks (AUS) : "It's the best ground I have seen this season! " " The ground was really really good today said Clayton, "" it's the best I've been running on this season. Pierre Le Goupil, the course designer, and his team have done a great job on the soil ". Chris Burton (AUS) and Cédric Lyard (FRA) subscribed to his point of view. " Even if it was hot today, the area reserved to the arrival where we could care about our horses was really fine, with a cool breeze " said Chris. CIC 2 stars: Lara de Liedekerke (BEL) stay in the lead The young Belgian rider Lara de Liedekerke kept her advance in the CIC 2 stars after the show jumping test. She is now followed by the Japanese Kenki Sato, only 6,1 points behind. Entered late in the competition, he could become the unexpected surprise tomorrow on the cross-country. " He already beat me " said Lara, " but I really hope to do my best ". A victory would be a wonderful preparation just two days before the European Championships in Lümühlen (GER) where she will represent Belgium. Australians Hamish Cargill on Sandhills Tiger and Chris Burton on Kinnordy Rivaldo moved slightly up the leaderboard to 30th and 42nd position in the large Two Star class (85 competitors)
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