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By Luke Norman<\/p>\n

The British team, overnight leaders after cross country, all sailed through this afternoon\u2019s rain-soaked horse inspection, as did individual leaders, German Ingrid Klimke\u2019s SAP Hale Bob OLD and Briton Rosalind Canter\u2019s Allstar B.<\/p>\n

But Irish hearts were in their mouths as both Horseware Stellor Rebound, the mount of third-placed Sarah Ennis, and teammate Sam Watson\u2019s ride were asked to represent. Ultimately both Irish horses and the rest of the 70 horses presented were deemed fit to compete in tomorrow morning\u2019s final Jumping phase.<\/p>\n

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Sarah Ennis (IRL).jpg<\/p>\n

The tension was palpable among the fans, owners, media and other riders when Ennis brought Horseware Stellor Rebound back for re-inspection. Following a long consultation, however, Anne-Mette Binder (DEN), Jane Hamlin (USA) and Andrew Bennie (NZL) nodded their assent and, accompanied by loud cheering, the Irish medal hope was declared good to go.<\/p>\n

Irish nerves had already been tested in the non-stop rain when Sam Watson\u2019s 14-year-old Horseware Ardagh Highlight was sent to the holding box. To the relief of Team Ireland, who currently sit in silver medal position, the bay was swiftly given the green light when re-presented.<\/p>\n

Three other horses were sent to the holding box. Dutch horses Rumour Has It N.O.P. (Merel Blom) and team mate Jane Z (Renske Kroeze) along with Magnum\u2019s Martini (Brazil\u2019s Nilson Moreira Da Silva) were all passed on re-inspection.<\/p>\n

New Zealand\u2019s four athletes lit up the soggy afternoon parade by opting to ignore the pelting rain and wear their Sunday best. For Sir Mark Todd a suit and smart black shoes were the only option.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately I didn\u2019t pack any wellies, I thought it was going to be fine,\u201d laughed the two-time WEG team champion.<\/p>\n

Britain\u2019s quartet has a two-fence advantage over the Irish in the team competition, who have no breathing space over the French, with the Japanese a further two fences adrift in fourth. But it\u2019s much tighter at the top in the individual standings, with less than a fence covering the top seven horses.<\/p>\n

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Eventing\u2019s individual and team medals plus six team qualification spots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be decided tomorrow, with the Jumping starting at 10:00 local time.<\/p>\n

Photo caption: Ireland\u2019s Sarah Ennis who sits third after the cross country clears the Mars Eventing horse inspection after having to represent with Horseware Stellor Rebound (\u00a9 Sportfoto.com).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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