Burghley Horse Trials
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Ballaghmor Class retires after four five-star wins
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Olympic gold medallist Ballaghmor Class, the 19-year-old Irish-bred gelding ridden by Oliver Townend, has retired from eventing after a decade of top-level success. The horse, known as Thomas at home, secured four CCI5* victories and team gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Townend announced the retirement, with an official ceremony planned at Burghley Horse Trials in September.
Eventer Sam Watson has suggested creating a new five-star pathway to address declining starter numbers at major events Mars Badminton and Defender Burghley.