After Marquis de Plescop cleared the final hurdle in the equestrian jumping competition Friday, rider Toshiyuki Tanaka knew he had fallen short of the mark — for himself and his team.

Japan, which was vying for a second consecutive title in the team event at the 17th Asian Games, had to settle for the silver medal behind host South Korea. Hong Kong took the bronze.

Tanaka, who was last up for his team at the Dream Park Equestrian Venue, was tripped up along the intricate course by one of the obstacles, which he said was hard to see because its color patterns resembled the venue riding ground.