Oliver Townend's hopes of winning the Rolex Grand Slam are over after he was forced to withdraw Ballaghmor Class from Badminton Horse Trials.
Oliver Townend's hopes of winning the Rolex Grand Slam are over after his horse Ballaghmor Class was withdrawn from the Badminton Horse Trials.
The 41-year-old said he was "absolutely gutted" to withdraw Ballaghmor Class less than 48 hours before Badminton starts on Wednesday. "This morning he went for his final gallop and with the 11.5-minute cross country course - combined with the possible soft ground - we don't feel he is at his normal five-star fitness right now.
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