What time does your favourite start? Badminton cross-country times released

The Mars Badminton Horse Trials cross-country times have now been released for the action on Saturday, 9 May.

Harry Meade is first out of the start box at 11.30am on Et Hop Du Matz. Contenders then start at 4min or 5min intervals, with David Doel expected to be the last to go at 3.55pm on Midnight Rollercoaster.

Badminton Horse Trials cross-country times 2026: key contenders

• Bubby Upton (GBR) and Cola, ninth after dressage: 12.15pm
• Tiana Coudray (USA) and Cancaras Girl, second after dressage: 1.25pm
• Will Rawlin (GBR) and Ballycoog Breaker Boy, seventh after dressage: 1.45pm
• Harry Meade (GBR) and Annaghmore Valoner, equal 11th after dressage: 1.53pm
• Wills Oakden (GBR) and Keep It Cooley, eighth after dressage: 2.01pm
• Ros Canter (GBR) and Lordships Graffalo, first after dressage: 2.17pm
• Emily King (GBR) and Valmy Biats, equal 11th after dressage: 2.21pm
• Marcio Carvalho Jorge (BRA) and Royal Encounter, sixth after dressage: 2.30pm
• Nadja Minder (SUI) and Toblerone, equal 11th after dressage: 2.50pm
• Lara de Liedekerke-Meier (BEL) and Hooney D’Arville, third after dressage: 3.10pm
• Felix Vogg (SUI) and Cartania, fourth after dressage: 3.15pm
• Tim Price (NZL) and Falco, 10th after dressage: 3.19pm
• Caroline Powell (NZL) and Greenacres Special Cavalier, fifth after dressage: 3.47m

View the full cross-country start list

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