Funnell, Jeanette Brakewell on Over To You, Leslie Law on Shear L'Eau and William Fox-Pitt on Moon Man.

BBC: Confident Funnell heads for Punchestown

But many of the sport's leading lights, such as Mary King and William Fox-Pitt, will have chances to overtake her when the dressage resumes on Saturday.

BBC: Laura Collett takes Badminton Horse Trials by storm

Among other British names, Mary King and Imperial Cavalier are seventh while world number one William Fox-Pitt is back in 13th and 17th aboard Navigator and Cool Mountain respectively.

BBC: Badminton Horse Trials: Mark Todd promoted to lead