‘Brave’ gelding takes the lead
Osberton, Notts
THE British Eventing CCI3*-S seven-year-old championship was nail-biting until the end, with 28-year-old Stephen Heal and Quidam De Lux winding up as the victors. They were second after the cross-country phase, but overnight leaders Kitty King and MHS Monbeg Junior lowered three rails, dropping them to 14th.
“I never came here thinking I would win,” said an emotional Stephen. “This horse is very talented and he’s been amazing all year. It’s fantastic for Gemma Borkowski, who I jointly own him with, too.”
The pair led after the dressage on a 26.3, but Stephen
