Packed stands for final horse inspection

The top 10 positions after cross-country remain unaltered with the overnight leader, Lordships Graffalo, looking magnificent in the hands of Ros Canter, who will now turn her attention to adding a first Defender Burghley title to her numerous other accolades.

There were three withdrawals overnight — CHF Cooliser, the ride of Tom McEwen, who was lying 14^th), Majas Hope (Pippa Funnell, 31^st) and Bally Louis (Holly Richardson, 36^th).

Three horses were sent to the holding box — FE Lifestyle (Jennie Brannigan), Absolut Gold HDC (Nicolas Touzaint) and B Exclusive (Lizzie Baugh). The first two were passed on reinspection, but, sadly, B Exclusive was not.

Showjumping action has started for the lower placed riders, while the top 20 will jump in reverse order at 2.15pm. Immediately following this there will be a parade of Team GBR gold medal winners from the Paris Olympics in the Main Arena.