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Brits triumph finally after a decade’s wait

CHIO Aachen, Germany

BRITAIN topped the eventing team competition at Aachen, the SAP-Cup, for the first time in 10 years, finishing just 0.3 of a penalty ahead of the US.

Laura Collett and Emilie Chandler led the charge. Laura finished second on individual ride Dacapo and fourth on team mount Mr Bass, while Emilie claimed third.

“People say Aachen is amazing and you build it up in your head – but it really was,” said Emilie. “Gortfadda Diamond put his best foot forward all week.”

Fifth after dressage on 28.7, Emilie and Maria Doel’s 12-year-old added just

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