Inside Kentucky: Cross Country Preview

Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, and Spike the Vet live on Friday night, as dressage wraps up and the leaderboard looks wide open going into cross-country day. With no dominant force in the field, up to 12 combinations could still win - from the leading Kiwis to Tom McEwen and the strength in depth just behind. They break down a more intense cross-country track, a tighter time, and why the winning score could land around 30 - setting up a Sunday where everything could change. Check out the Defender Kentucky Fan Guide: Highlights Friday Night Lights: live from Kentucky Why this is one of the most open five-stars in years Up to 12 contenders heading into cross-country The Kiwi leaders — and the pressure to finish Cross-country demands and time pressure Why Sunday could see a major shake-up Guests Diarmuid Byrne, Annie Bishop, Spike the Vet EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.

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Inside Kentucky: Cross Country Preview is an episode from EquiRatings Eventing Podcast by Diarmuid Byrne.

This episode is 23:29 long.

This episode was published on Apr 25, 2026.

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