When does leader Woods Baughman start? And Oliver Townend? Maryland 5 Star cross-country times released
The Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country times for tomorrow’s action have been released.
The five-star cross-country starts at 2.06pm local time (7.06pm in Britain) and riders set off at four-minute intervals. The competitors in the supporting three-star head out on course in the morning.
Find out when you can see your favourite riders, whether you’re on site in Maryland or watching from home.
Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country times: top contenders
- Woods Baughman (USA) and C’est La Vie 135 (first after dressage): 2.50pm local time (7.50pm British time)
- Tim Price (NZL) and Coup De Coeur Dudevin (second after dressage): 3.30pm local time (8.30pm British time)
- Allie Knowles (USA) and Morswood (third after dressage): 3.10pm local time (8.10pm British time)
- Astier Nicolas (FRA) and Babylon De Gamma (fourth after dressage): 2.26pm local time (7.26pm British time
- Liz Halliday-Sharp (USA) and Cooley Quicksilver (fifth after dressage): 2.06pm local time (7.06pm British time)
- Tamie Smith (USA) and Danito (sixth after dressage): 2.18pm local time (7.18pm British time)
- Doug Payne (USA) and Quantum Leap (seventh after dressage): 2.54pm local time (7.54pm British time)
- Buck Davidson (USA) and Carlevo (equal eighth after dressage): 3.38pm local time (8.38pm British time)
- Hannah Sue Hollberg (née Burnett, USA) and Harbour Pilot: 3.14pm local time (8.14pm British time)
- Oliver Townend (GBR) and As Is: 3.06pm local time (8.06pm British time)
Full cross-country times
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Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.