All you have to do is look at the scoreboard to know that today was rough. Three horses withdrew before XC even started. Three more retired. Nine were eliminated. This leave 30 horses (from the original 54) to contest the championship tomorrow. There were only 3 double-clears, and most riders had at least one stop.
The good news is Kelly and Hollywood completed the course. Unfortunately, she lost her whip at the Sunken Road (11abcd), and had a run out at the b element of 13b. In addition to the 20 penalties for the run out, she was assessed an additional 21 penalties for breaking the frangible pin on one of the double corner. Reggie came into the box elevated, but pleased with himself. He-like many of the horses today-had a few scrapes and lumps after XC.
Alright, I need sleep...more tomorrow...
(Reggie getting post-run fluids)
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