Kiwi jockey Jonelle Price has claimed the biggest win of her career after winning this year's Badminton Horse Trials.
Price, who competed with Classic Moet, became the first female to win the prestigious event since Lucinda Fredericks in 2007 after the duo held their nerve in the showjumping this morning.
The 37-year-old entered today's final event in pole position after climbing 21 places to the top spot yesterday with a near-flawless run in the cross country.
Despite Englishman Oliver Townend's best attempt to chase down the Kiwi, he was forced to watch on as Price remain composed around the showjumping course - although the Kiwi admits there were some shaky moments.
"I certainly had lady luck on my side today," said Price, "but sometimes you need a little luck."
Classic Moet skimmed nearly every fence in the final round, including one rail which bounced back into the cups.
Price said she was delighted for the 14-year-old mare.
"I am so pleased. Sometimes these horses go through their career without a big win."
Sir Mark Todd and Kiltubrid Rhapsody were the next best Kiwis, finishing sixth. The legendary rider also notched 14th with Leonidas II.
Price's husband Tim and Ringwood Sky Boy came in 12th, while Caroline Powell was 29th and 31st with On the Brash and Up Up and Away, with Dan Jocelyn aboard Dassett Cool Touch 37th and Virginia Thompson and Star Nouveau 40th.
Defending champ Andrew Nicholson and Nereo withdrew before the final phase.
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