THREE years ago in Tokyo, Germany’s Julia Krajewski made history when becoming the first female eventing Olympic champion with the now retired Amande de B’Neville, while Britain won team gold for the fourth time in their history.

It could feel somewhat like déjà vu in Versailles next week with a female favourite, while Britain once again look like the team to beat. Barring a major upset in the next few days, Krajewski won’t be defending her title, as she has been selected as the P alternate athlete with her recent Aachen winner Nickel 21.