Classic was absolutely fab. I think Eric [Winter, course-designer] has built the most rider-thinking course and the ground rode superbly. Badminton is the one five-star we havent cracked, so I just want to be back tomorrow show jumping. And now Im going for a sleep!Kirsty Chabert, pathfinderIt was a good round, despite the 20 penalties [at fence 19]. Viscount Viktor was fighting a bit at the start and that was our comeuppance the brush came up too fast. But he relaxed after that. He is a class horse.Tim PriceThere were a couple of places where Ballaghmor Class wasnt too impressed with the size of the fence if he sees a fence he doesnt think is big enough, he can get out of my hands, but the old-fashioned fences he respects and his galloping is fantastic. Looking back, I think I enjoyed every minute! And, fair dos to Badminton, as the organisers must have been under pressure with the lack of rain but the ground is very consistent and they couldnt have done more. And its great to be back here in the sunshine!Oliver TownendI had a really nice ride on Belline Fighting Spirit. It was frustrating to have a 20 penalties [at fence 12] he jumped too far off the steps and showed his greenness, but it was 50% my fault. He will gain a lot from this.Joseph MurphyWhat a round! Im not going to lie that was cool! Last year I had no control, but I have changed the bit and felt much more confident this year. Chilli Knight doesnt like to whoa but he knows now when I ask him to whoa that it is for a jump. At Huntsmans Close he was unreal. I knew I didnt have enough seconds in hand to go long.Gemma StevensI am absolutely thrilled. It is Superstitions first run since coming through the finish lines at Burghley. I just jumped two 90cm show jumps this morning which kept him relaxed and he felt great. I loved jumping into the Lake. That is a proper Badminton fence, really cool.Harry MeadeCola was sensational. What a horse he is a fighter through and through. I know him inside out after riding him for nine years.Bubby UptonWhen you breed a horse [Hooney dArville], you never believe you will win a five-star [Luhmuhlen last year] or get to Badminton, but today she has shown me that she is a world-class.Lara de Liederkerke-MeierThere were some really, really good bits she [Cancaras Girl] is amazing, a little firecracker. Im really pleased with parts of it. She was getting tired approaching the quarry and didnt make the distance from the wall to the skinny. Im so mad at myself because I held her together and shes honest as the day is long, but couldnt jump it fromwhere she was. I cant blame her in the slightest.Tiana CoudrayHe [Black Ice] is just a perfect cross-country horse, it was amazing. Its quite long round here and you have time to think about everything. Everything was on Plan A; he hesitated at the top of the stairs he does that at drops, and the lake was good for me as he always lands quite early so good for the short four strides.Jrme RobinThat was so close. Im gutted for him [Dassett Rock Star] and the owners. But was his first time here, and he was quite struck by the venue, as many are. Ive just got to learn to manage him. We had a super-educational round, still lots to learn, but thats what this level is all about. It was nothing but a great experience and a clear round will come, Im excited for his future.Tom CrispIm now hot, hot, hot! Feroza Nieuwmoed was great, an amazing horse.Ryuzo (Sabu) KitajimaIt has been a dream Badminton debut. Rehy DJ Piglet was incredible. He grew in confidence. It was a really strong track and I couldnt be more proud of him. I went around the tree at Huntsmans Close as he was a little tired near the end and I wanted him to have time to see the question.Yasmin InghamMy horse [B Exclusive] was really good, so honest and genuine. I made quite a few changes of plan A, B and sometimes C!Lizzie BaughOur earlier blip had taken the wind out of his [JL Dublins] sails so when we got to Huntsmans Close it was easier to go direct and then the pin came down with his hindlegs. Its one of those things and thats what pins are there for, but he tried his heart out.Tom McEwenI had the most amazing round. It was our first five-star weve only done two long 4-stars and there was a lot to do out there.Rafael LosanoColorado Blue Salty is in the form of his life and he is all heart. Hes more mature now and I am lucky to have him. There has been a lot of rubbish talked which I didnt listen to about the course being softer, but Eric Winter is a damn good designer. Its all a lot easier on a horse like this.Austin OConnorYouve really got to be on your game. I am so grateful for my owners, who got the horse [Valmy Biats] back for me last year. I adore him so much. Ive seen the finish line so many times and not made it, that this feels wonderful I rarely make it to Sunday, Im just so grateful.Emily KingIt was hard work out there we never really got the rhythm the size of the fences made him more careful than usual but my horse [DAccord FRH] is bold and fast. He helped me out a lot. It is an amazing atmosphere here with all the people screaming in excitement.Christoph Wahler [pictured]I am really happy with my horse [Master Point]. He is a blood horse with a big stride. He can get a bit hollow in the combinations and I need to be aware of that, so we played him straight and honest and let him see the fences. Its my first Badminton and I am really happy its a show like nothing else. I hadnt even walked the course before and its above and beyond what people say.Ian CassellsI am so lucky to have this horse. I backed Lordships Graffalo Walter as a three-year-old and I am so privileged to have a horse that is so calm, although he was shaking in the stable beforehand and shis eyes were out on stalks. He knows his job so well. Hes got a turn of foot but he is also rideable.Ros CanterAs far as I am concerned, there was no incident. My foot took the flag out but Cooley Rosalent jumped the fence. Its been a good day. I couldnt be prouder of both horses who are from different ends of the spectrum in experience.Oliver Townend on being given a flag penalty at fence 26: