The stage is set
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People up early to watch riders walk the course
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The Lake looking magnificent
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Riders out for a final walk of the course
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Final camera checks
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Off onto the course early, hoping to catch a glimpse of the riders
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Overnight leader, Oliver Townend out walking the course this morning
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Georgie Spence having one last walk of the Vicarage Vee
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The KBIS Vicarage Vee being walked on foot for the final time
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Sir Mark Todd taking Leonidas II for a leg stretch
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Horses out grazing in the sun before cross country kicks off
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Grabbing a bite to eat before the action begins
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Real buzz in the trade stands
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This guy is going for a 4* completion next year!
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Caroline Powell walking her lines for the last time. She is the first rider out on course
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Decent drop into The Lake
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Team Ireland finalising their intended lines through the lake
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Huge drop into the lake for the first element of fence nine
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Horses grazing in front of Badminton House ahead of the cross country phase
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Final walk of the course
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Mid-morning course walk
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Yoshiaki Oiwa out walking the course early on Saturday morning
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Georgie Spence and Oliver Townend out on course early this morning, with both having two rides here at Badminton
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World no.1 out walking the course
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Mark Todd taking one last look at the KBIS Vicarage Vee, before tackling it on Saturday
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Consulting the programme before heading out on course
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Final run through before the two tackle the track
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Ashley Edmond taking one final whizz round the course, before heading out on Triple Chance
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Mr Potts enjoying some grass in front of Badminton House
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Team France heading back to the stables after a final walk of the course
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Collien P 2 getting plenty of cuddles from members of the Acorn Syndicate
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The struggle of keeping a grey horse clean, as shown here with Collien P 2
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Euro Prince basking in the sunshine this morning
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Will Coleman's, Obos O'Reilly posing for the camera
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Cult Rewind enjoying a bath before his cross country round
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Cult Rewind looking fantastic
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Tea for two
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Bath time down at the stables
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Lydia Harrison adding the finishing touches to Hollyfield before taking him for some grass
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Team work makes the dream work!
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Dag Albert and his Wilberry Wonder Pony
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All stations go for Team Furlong
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The Duke Of Cavan waiting patiently to go out with Yoshiaki Oiwa
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Padraig McCarthy propping himself up against Mr Chunky
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Super selfie
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Qatar Du Puech Rouget enjoying a graze before cross country kicks off
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All smiles from Alan Nolan
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Georgie Spence sailing into the Wadsworth Water with Halltown Harley
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Super, fast clear from Tom McEwen and Toledo De Kerser
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No problem for Nicholson and Nereo
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Gemma Tattersall giving Pamero 4 a great ride around his first Badminton
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Leonidas II looking likes he's really enjoying his round with Sir Mark Todd
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Oliver Townend flying round with Cooley SRS to take an early lead
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Charles RR and Alicia Hawker on route to completing cross country at their first Badminton
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Ben Hobday getting a great shot with Mulry's Error
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Alfies Clover getting a clean jump over the HorseQuest Hump
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Padraig McCarthy pops into The Lake with Mr Chunky
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Crowds flocking to The Lake, as Tom McEwen flies through
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Taking flight - Alan Nolan and Bronze Flight fly home clear of jumping penalties
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Canadian rider, Selena O'Hanlon leaping through The Lake with Foxwood High
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Gemma Tattersall giving Pamero 4 a fantastic ride around his first Badminton
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Leonidas II leaping the B element of The Lake
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La Biosthetique Sam FBW leaping the KBIS Vicarage Vee with Michael Jung
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Townend, Price and Canter - The top three take to the media after storming cross country rounds
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The ChatZone was packed with people, waiting to hear the top three riders assess their rounds
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Ros Canter was absolutely delighted with her round on Allstar B, as were Christopher Bartle and Richard Waygood
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Perfection from Price - Jonelle and Classic Moet fly into the lead, after the fastest round of the day
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The grandstand go wild as Oliver Townend completes with Ballaghmor Class
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2014 winners, Sam Griffiths and Paulank Brockagh leaping the L200s
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The KBIS Vicarage Vee is not an issue for La Biosthetique Sam FBW
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Lauren Kieffer leaping into The Lake on Veronica
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Mr Chunky sailing over the Devoucoux Quad Bar on route to a fantastic clear round
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The leader leaping the L200s
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Classic Moet motoring into the lead with Jonelle Price
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Kiltubrid Rhapsody, ridden by Sir Mark Todd flying into the Wadsworth Water
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Here comes Halltown Harley - Georgie Spence sails round on this horses Badminton debut
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Here goes 2018 - Last year's winner, Nereo flies the first fence
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The Mitsubishi Motors Cup fences make great stands to watch the 4* action
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Picnic party!
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Fun in the sun on cross country day
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Mulry's Error making no mistake out on course today. He and Ben Hobday posted a magnificent clear across the country
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Flying the Formulate White Oxers
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Mr Chunky making the Formulate White Oxers look easy
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Fernhill Now Or Never flying the Formulate White Oxers with Kate Honey
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Bronze Flight showing his scope
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Giovanni Ugolotti dropping into The Lake
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Catching a couple of rays in front of Badminton House
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The two best type of bubbles
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Chris Lewis Media team hard at work
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Dream set-up for cross country lovers!
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Riders and connections gather to watch the cross country action
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Team USA very pleased with Veronica after her super round with Lauren Kieffer
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So close to completion - Sarah Bullimore flies the Fischer Brush on her way to a fantastic clear round with Reve Du Rouet
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Ivar Gooden going strong
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Walking the course with friends
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Harry Meade cruising over the National Star Trakehner
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Perfect pair - Ballaghmor Class and Wii Limbo being cooled off after completing the final cross country rounds of the day
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Harry Meade chatting with rugby coach, Eddie Jones and veterinarian, Graham Potts after his inspiring round on Away Cruising
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Caroline Powell kicking off cross country day on Up Up And Away
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2018, here we go!
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