Equestrian: Andrew Nicholson drops to second at Badminton

9.25am

Andrew Nicholson has slipped back to second place at the Badminton horse trials in England.

Having led after two days of dressage, Nicholson and mount Lord Killinghurst have fallen behind William Fox-Pitt and Tamarillo after the cross country phase.

Fox-Pitt has a one rail cushion over Nicholson heading into the show-jumping.

Kate Hewlett, riding internet, is the next best kiwi back in 12th place.

- Newstalk ZB