It's been 12 years since he last won, but Andrew Nicholson was 'not surprised' to win this time while Sinead Halpin will definitely be coming back for more Burghley magic.
A day of ups for some (read Sam) but downs for others made for a thrilling cross-country day at Burghley where the delightful American rider Sinead Halpin leads the pack.
Final results after cross country from the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2012.
With two Americans in first and second places, Clayton Fredericks in third, four Australians and four New Zealanders in the top 20, it is a cosmopolitan crowd leading the way going into cross country at Burghley.
We catch up with Megan Jones after her dressage test at Burghley for this video interview.