The third day of both team and individual competition promises to test riders and horses not only in regards to scope, speed and technical abilities. Stamina will certainly play be a more important factor in the results of many combinations, especially after a fair but very demanding course yesterday.

Keeping that in mind, it will be very exciting as several of the highest placed combinations are set to enter the ring at the end of the order, making the contest a thriller right down to the wire.

The starting order for today’s challenge is the following:

1) Luis Sabino Gonçalves (POR) & Unesco du Rouet

2) Luiz Francisco de Azevedo (BRA) & Comic

3) Emma Augier de Moussac (CZE) & Diva

4) Patricio Pasquel (MEX) & Babel

5) Daniel Meech (IRL) & Fine

6) Mohamed Taher Zeyada (EGY) & Capuccino

7) Alaa Mayssara (EGY) & Dittorio S

8) Enrique Gonzalez (MEX) & Chacna

9) Abdel Said (EGY) & Jumpy van de Hermitage

10) Jos Verlooy (BEL) & Igor

11) Bronislav Chudyba (SVK) & Zapria

12) Eduardo Alvarez Aznar (ESP) & Rokfeller de Pleville Bois Margot

13) Daniel Bluman (ISR) & Ladriano Z

14) Luis Magnasco (ARG) & Callisto des Bieffes

15) Karen Polle (JPN) & With Wings

16) Niels Bruynseels (BEL) & Cas de Liberte

17) Nicola Philippaerts (BEL) & H&M Chilli Willi

18) Danielle Goldstein (ISR) & Lizziemary

19) Carlos Enrique Lopez Lizarazo (COL) & Admara

20) Samantha McIntosh (NZL) & Check In

21) Pedro Veniss (BRA) & Quabri de L’Isle

22) Max Kuhner (AUT) & Chardonnay

23) Lorenzo de Luca (ITA) & Irenice Horta

24) Erynn Ballard (CAN) & Darkos Promise

25) William Funnel (GBR) & Billy Buckingham

26) Jamie Kermond (AUS) & Yandoo Oaks Constellation

27) Kevin Staut (FRA) & Reveur de Hurtebise

28) Shane Sweetnam (IRL) & Chaqui Z

29) Frank Schuttert (NED) & Chianti’s Champion

30) Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) & Toveks Mary Lou

31) Simone Blum (GER) & DSP Alice

32) Devin Ryan (USA) & Eddie Blue

33) Werner Muff (SUI) & Daimler

34) Kara Chad (CAN) & Carona

35) Holly Smith (GBR) & Hearts Destiny

36) Scott Keach (AUS) & Fedor

37) Nicolas Delmotte (FRA) & Fedor

38) Shane Breen (IRL) & Ipswich van de Wolfsakker

39) Marc Houtzager (NED) & Sterrehof’s Calimero

40) Malin Baryard-Johnsson (SWE) & H&M Indiana

41) Laura Klaphake (GER) & Catch Me If You Can

42) Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) & Cristalline

43) Janika Sprunger (SUI) & Bacardi VDL

44) Mario Deslauriers (CAN) & Bardolina 2

45) Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) & Luibanta BH

46) Billy Raymont (AUS) & Oaks Redwood

47) Alexandra Francart (FRA) & Volnay du Boisdeville

48) Paul O’Shea (IRL) & Skara Glen’s Machu Picchu

49) Jur Vrieling (NED) & VDL Glasgow v. Mereslnest N.O.P.

50) Fredrik Jonsson (SWE) & Cold Play

51) Maurice Tebbel (GER) & Don Diarado

52) Laura Kraut (USA) & Zeremonie

53) Martin Fuchs (SUI) & Clooney

54) Eric Lamaze (CAN) & Chacco Kid

55) William Whitaker (GBR) & Utamaro d’Ecaussines

56) Rowan Willis (AUS) & Blue Movie

57) Alexis Deroubaix (FRA) & Timon d’Aure

58) Cian O’Connor (IRL) & Good Luck

59) Harrie Smolders (NED) & Don VHP Z N.O.P.

60) Peder Fredricson (SWE) & H&M Christian K

61) Marcus Ehning (GER) & Pret A Tout

62) McLain Ward (USA) & Clinta

63) Steve Guerdat (SUI) & Bianca

Source: Longines Timing

Photos: © FEI / Martin Dokoupil