Australia’s Shane Rose had the best of the action on Dressage day at the Adelaide CCI**** and goes into tomorrow’s Cross Country holding first and third place, but with the country’s most experienced and talented riders snapping at his heels.

Rose holds the advantage with Elizabeth and Felicity Wischer’s German import, CP Qualified by Quite Capitol. Despite the fact that the 10-year-old was bred for Jumping, he remained totally unfazed by the busy and bustling atmosphere to produce the test of the day for a mark of 39.70.

The supremely fit looking grey gelding’s canter work was a delight to watch and was the winner with both the judges and spectators alike. He is now 5.80 penalties ahead of two-time Adelaide CCI**** winner, Stuart Tinney, who rode John and Jane Pittard’s Daley K gelding, Pluto Mio into second place on 45.50.

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