Day One at Bramham: The French (and Oliver Townend) Are Out in Force in First Phase

We always see a formidable French contingent at Bramham International Horse Trials, and this year’s renewal is no different: not only have we got some heavy hitters from across the Channel in each class, we’ve also started the week with an impressive tricolour leader in the feature CCI4*-L.

Though it’s the nine-year-old Darmagnac de Beliard‘s CCI4-L debut, the Selle Français (CanturoBois Margot x Palme de Moyon, by Barbarian) made a striking impression in this morning’s first batch of competitors, partnering Tom Carlile to a class-leading 29.3 on day one despite breaking to canter in both the trot half-passes.

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Article written by: Tilly Berendt