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Badminton winning mare Paulank Brockagh relaxes at home [PICS]


  • 48 hours after winning Badminton Paulank Brockagh (Brocks) is relaxing back at Sam Griffiths’ Dorset base.

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    Australian rider Sam was a surprise winner moving up from 25th place after dressage and a testing cross-country day which only 35 horses completed, to take the title.

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    Despite coming close in the past with Happy Times this was Sam’s first 4-star win.

    “The beautiful trophy has just arrived. It’s engraved with so many great riders, seeing Brocks’ and my name alongside them made it sink in what we’ve achieved. It’s a dream come true,” said Sam.

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    The mare that Sam described as a “tough nut” is co-owned by Dinah Posford and her daughter Juliet Carter.

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    “It’s also great that the Posford family are here to enjoy the moment too as they have been great supporters to me throughout my career,” Sam added.

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    An exclusive H&H “at home” interview with Sam will be in next week’s magazine (22 May).

    For a full Badminton report with analysis of the competition don’t miss this week’s H&H — out tomorrow (Thursday 15 May).

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