But William Fox-Pitt and his horse Tamarillo are not afraid of a challenge and attacked the fixed rails, yawning ditches and steep banks with gusto and won.

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"I am very relieved and pleased, and pleased with my horse for coping so well, " said 41-year-old Fox-Pitt.

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