Today Global Dressage Analytics made the list of entries for each group for the Grand Prix.
It is based on the relative World Dressage Ranking List (WDRL) positions of the actual starters (the version dated 30/06/2021); each rider is assigned a relative WDRL number in the range 1-60 and they are placed in starting positions as shown in the attached table (from the FEI Tokyo regulations). Then there are some corrections made to ensure no nation has more than one rider in a group, or more than two in a day.
The real list won’t be known till after the vet check (Friday July 23rd) and the team declaration.
Source: Global Dressage Analytics
Part of the FEI rules
The FEI Grand Prix test, in which all Athletes must participate, is the qualifying competition for the individual competition (FEI Grand Prix Freestyle) and the team competition (FEI Grand Prix Special to music).
Athletes compete in six (6) groups, with three (3) groups competing on the first day and the remaining three (3) groups on the second day. The composition of the groups are based on the FEI World Ranking List position of the Athlete/Horse combination on the date of definite entries (see Dressage Rules Article 456.1)
Two from each group, plus the next best six (6) ranked Athletes (overall best results) qualify for the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. If a qualified Athlete/Horse drops out, the vacant spot is filled by the next best ranked Athlete.
In case of a tie, the highest and lowest total scores for each Athlete will be added and divided by two, with the highest score deciding on the tie. If the tie cannot be broken, the second highest and second lowest total scores for each Athlete will be added and divided by two with the highest score deciding on the tie. If the tie is still not broken, the third highest and third lowest total scores for each Athlete will be added and divided by two, with the highest score deciding on the tie. If the tie cannot be broken, it will be decided by a draw.
All Teams receive a qualification ranking after the FEI Grand Prix by adding up the three (3) results per team. The top eight (8) ranked Teams (including those tied for the 8th place), qualify for the Team competition, FEI Grand Prix Special to music.
Source: FEI Regulations for Equestrian Events at the Olympic Games
