First reserve O’Connor refuses to give up hope

Cian O’Connor is clinging to a slim hope he will line out in tomorrow’s show jumping final, despite failing to make it through yesterday’s third round.

The 32-year-old is first reserve on a three-day total of 20 faults, along with two other riders, and is remaining on standby in case any horse fails to make it past tomorrow’s pre-competition inspection.

“There is a trot up on Wednesday morning of the top 35 and five reserve horses to assess their soundness and there is a possibility a horse may not pass this.