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Inside Kentucky: Cross Country Preview
Description
Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, and Spike the Vet live on Friday night, as dressage wraps up and the leaderboard looks wide open going into cross-country day. With no dominant force in the field, up to 12 combinations could still win - from the leading Kiwis to Tom McEwen and the strength in depth just behind.
They break down a more intense cross-country track, a tighter time, and why the winning score could land around 30 - setting up a Sunday where everything could change.
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Highlights
- Friday Night Lights: live from Kentucky
- Why this is one of the most open five-stars in years
- Up to 12 contenders heading into cross-country
- The Kiwi leaders — and the pressure to finish
- Cross-country demands and time pressure
- Why Sunday could see a major shake-up
Guests
Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, Spike the Vet
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