Fox-Pitt, who now has a 16-point lead in the FEI rankings, has been confirmed as an entry for Tattersalls and will compete against second-placed New Zealand Andrew Nicholson in The Irish Field CCI***, while Pippa Funnell, winner of The Irish Field title last year, has chosen Noir de la Loge to contest the 2014 class.

Competitors from 12 different nations have entered the competition, which takes place from May 28th to June 1st.