Equestrian: Grayling holds qualifying lead

Matthew Grayling made a sound start for three consecutive World Cup qualifying wins at the FEI eventing round in Kihikihi yesterday.

Grayling held the overnight lead after the dressage, riding last year's winner, NRM Gordon.

Grayling and NRM Gordon scored 46.7 penalties, comfortably clear of Annabel Wigley and Black Drum on 51.5, with Anne-Marie Johns and South Carolina third on 53.5.