Equestrian: Todd again in winner's circle

New Zealand eventing great Mark Todd has won his first major title since 1999.

Todd has returned to the winner's podium with victory in the two-star Houghton International Horse Trials in England, beating British riders Chris King and William Fox-Pitt.

Riding Walk the Line, Todd led from start to finish, but won the title by just point one of a penalty from King. He produced a clear round in the show-jumping to keep his rivals at bay.

Todd had ridden Walk the Line in just four previous events.

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