2009 Sydney International 3DE Coverage

Jade Findlay on Bloomers Twinkletoes in Pre Novice.

Three Cheers, a well known racehorse in a former career, now taking Katie Abbott round Pre Novice.

Kirby Park Fedwell with Laura Wallace in 1 Star gained 3 positons today to be placed 16th in the very strong field.

Alex Townsend on Syracuse sitting in 9th place in the 1 Star.

Annabel Armstrong on Bubble And Squeak in 1 Star showing the pink lady stencil that many horses carried in support of the breast cancer appeal that is a theme of this event.

WS Veteran ridden by Jessica Grosmann in 1 Star and also part of the Oakgate Rising Stars.

Grande Armee ridden by Tim Boland in 1 Star, a horse vith a very successful former racing career.

Alexander Mcleod on Argyl Take Two in 1 Star.

Alexander Mcleod on Argyl Take Two in 1 Star.

John Thompson on Captain Nemo finished in 13th place today in the 1 Star. The 1 Star saw some great rounds with very few Jumping Faults recorded and some very even times making a great competition for today.

Roman Story with Carolyn Campbell in 1 Star.

Elaine Robl on Fox Fighter in PN.

Daniella Dierks on Challenge My Magic is currently in 10th place in the 1 Star.

Cooper Oborn on Splurge took a little too much time on course today in the 2 Star to see him with time and jumping faults and seventh place going into tomorrows jumping.

Jaybee Star Celebrity with Sharmayne Spencer made up some ground today to finish in 3rd place after 7th after in the dressage phase in the 2 Star.

Sophie Warren and Let's Impress in the 2 Star.

In the 2 Star, Tim Boland and Mercator Du Ry had 20 Jumping faults plus time faults to see him in 6th place after a great test yesterday that saw him in 2nd place.

GV Billy Elliot ridden by Stuart Tinney in 2 Star continuing their great form today after first place in the dressage and again today to be 4.4 points in the lead going into tomorrows final phase.

Lauren Balcomb on Kootamootoo would have been delighted to be placed second overall after fourth in the dressage putting her in a great position in 2 Star.

Arissa ridden by Sandy Lucas in 3 Star. Sandra gained 4 placings today after finishing 12th in the dressage and in eighth place going into tomorrow's showjumping.

Kevin Mcnab on Scribbly Park Sorcerer finished in fourth place in the 3 Star with only time penalties with clear fences.

Heath Ryan going strong on Mystery Whisper in 3 Star. After a great dressage test yesterday putting him in first place, Heath had some serious ground to make up today slipping to 5th place after 29.2 time penalties on the Cross Country.

Chris Burton on Haruzac held his first place after a great ride on the Cross Country in the Pre Novice.

Sam Lyle on Brother in the 3 Star, after 9th in the dressage Sam had a great Cross Country round with just 0.8 Time faults and a clear round to be placed second overall putting him in a great position going into the Showjumping tomorrow.

Pre Novice Junior, Andrew Heseltine riding Smooth Customer also gained ground today to finish in 19th position in this very strong field.

Kim Steininger on Regal Concept in Pre Novice.

General Po ridden by Kristy Wosik in PN.

Pre Novice Junior rider Hayley Frielick on Bentleigh Oliver made up 12 placings today to finish in 23rd position.

Rachael Lee on Baillieu kept her second place in the Pre Novice and keeping the pressure on Chris going into tomorrows jumping.

My Foxy Lady ridden by Junior Luke Harmer in PN. Luke is keeping the presure on some of the more 'Senior' riders after gaining 6 placings today to finish in 6th place.