Lordships Graffalo has put himself firmly into the category of Greatest Of All Time after carrying Ros Canter to a second consecutive Defender Burghley victory this afternoon.In doing so, the 13-year-old gelding owned by Archie and Michele Saul becomes the first horse in history to win twice both here and at Mars Badminton Horse Trials.The pair were also team Olympic gold medallists (at the Paris 2024 Games) and European Champions (team and individual in 2023).The horses stellar career ranks him up there with the likes of Michael Jungs La Biosthetique-Sam FBW and Mark Todds Charisma.I hope hell go down as a legend of our time and a legend of the sport in total, said Ros, not only for the performances he gives, but for his character as well. Hes an unbelievable horse to have at home and he thrives on these occasions.An overriding emotion is relief at the moment that Ive managed to put it off again. Every time I go out on Walter on an occasion like this, the pressure builds because I know one day I wont be perfect and he wont have my back at some point because he wont be able to. Im just so grateful to him for the most unbelievable experiences that myself, my team, my owners get to have with him. He is a horse of a lifetime and hopefully a horse of a lot of peoples lifetime too and an inspiration to many.Sitting in a portalooIn between helping US rider Cassie Sanger prepare for her showjumping round and mounting Walter, Ros spent some time sitting in a portaloo.Ive been helping Cassie this afternoon, so I had all my kit ready and as soon as she went in [to the arena] I went into a portaloo, which smelt lovely, and put my earphones in and tried to drown everything out, said Ros. I sat on the toilet for a few minutes, making sure that I remembered who I was riding and exactly how I want to ride him. Im not entirely sure I remembered it all, but hopefully enough to have made it look okay.Feeling the pressureCassie has been based with Ros this season and finished best of the first timers in 17th. Having her here helped to keep Ros mind off the pressure, she said.Often when Im here Ive had young event horses on the Friday or Ive had a test [to practise] for a championship, or Ive had a second horse, said Ros. Its the first time in a long time Ive only had one horse. This is my last event, Im now finished for the season, so to have Cassie here has been good. You always wish for more time to be part of the general public and go shopping, but the reality is when youre here doing a job you cant focus on it anyway.Its a big deal announcing a pregnancyRos recently announced that she is expecting her second child and would not be in the running for European Championship selection, choosing to bring Walter to Burghley instead.Its a big deal announcing a pregnancy when in the back of your mind you might be coming to an event like this, she confessed. It was a necessity for me because everyone was going to know that I wasnt selected [for the Europeans]. I cant believe that I havent had a single person that said, what are you doing? Ive had a few people say are you sure and be careful, which isnt always the best thing to hear just before youre starting a big competition, but on the whole Ive had nothing but huge support. I think everybody just wants to get an opportunity to see Walter again.Ros hopes to be back at Badminton with Walter in the spring.You never know with childbirth, it can throw all sorts of spanners in the works, but Im really hoping the plan is to be at Badminton next year, she confirmed.Convincing marginRos and Walter finished a convincing nine penalties clear of Austin OConnor and Colorado Blue, who posted Irelands highest Burghley placing since 1966 when finishing second.Harry Meade piloted Cavalier Crystal and Annaghmore Valoner into third and fourth respectively.Full report with picture gallery to follow.Main image by Tim WilkinsonRelated contentTop riders battle with nerves, too! How one Burghley rider overcame a confidence lossProperty director and cheap ex-racehorse make their CCI5* debutPressure is a privilege: rider with imposter syndrome bids for third Burghley completionDefender Burghley highlightsThe post Surely a Greatest Of All Time? Lordships Graffalo carries Ros to epic second Burghley win appeared first on Your Horse.