Tom McEwen puts in fast round to take the lead as Blenheim Europeans cross-country day continues

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Tom McEwen has put in the fastest round so far over the Agria Blenheim European Championships cross-country course, becoming the first British rider to complete the track and taking the lead at this stage. They were initially given 15 penalties for a flag penalty at the corner at the FEI Mounds (fence 22ab), which were quickly removed. So I was rather spoiled to be on top of him,” said Tom. Tom added that he was advised to let the speed build round the track, rather than let Dubs’ follow his natural desire to run on at the start. Tom was in individual bronze position after dressage.