Five-star
US rider Will Coleman secured his first five-star victory at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 26, showjumping clear aboard Diabolo after sitting second post-cross-country. Overnight leader Monica Spencer of New Zealand dropped to seventh with three rails down and 2.4 time faults on Artist. Caroline Pamukcu claimed second for the US on Blake, while Britain's David Doel finished third with Galileo Nieuwmoed.
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Five-star event rider Simon Grieve has spoken about rediscovering his passion for top-level competition following a career dip. The 44-year-old Leicestershire rider achieved his best result yet, finishing 18th at Burghley in 2025 on Autograf. He now aims for a top-10 finish at Badminton while emphasizing enjoyment over victory.