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Smooth Sailing At Final Mars Maryland 5 Star Horse Inspection

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Elkton, Md.—Oct. 20

It was an uneventful morning for the final horse inspection for the Mars Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Just eight horses were presented to the ground jury comprised of Christina Klingspor, Valerie Pride and Xavier Le Sauce, and all of them sailed through with little drama.

Current leader Oliver Townend gives Ballaghmor Class a kiss before the jog. Kimberly Loushin Photos

The show jumping is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Eastern Time with the first horse starting at 3:07.

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Bubby Upton gives Cola a kiss.
Overnight second, Great Britain’s David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed.
Jennie Brannigan hugs Twilightslastgleam.
Lillian Heard Wood and LCC Barnaby, who at 18 is the oldest horse in the field.
Ballaghmor Classe poses for the ground jury.
Buck Davidson and Sorocaima, one of two Thoroughbreds still in the field.
Tim Price and Falco.
David Doel and Galileo Nieuwmoed.
Emily Hamel and Corvett.

Full results here.

The Chronicle is on-site at the Mars Maryland 5 Star, bringing you photos and stories from all phases of the event. You can find all of our coverage of the event in one spot, and you also can follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can read more in-depth coverage in the Nov. 18 issue of the Chronicle.

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