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England's David Horsey shoots a seven-under-par 65 to lead the Russian Open by one shot after the first round in Moscow on Thursday.

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A fine first round of 65 saw Englishman David Horsey sitting one shot clear of the field after the opening day of the Russian Open in Moscow on Thursday.

Horsey recorded seven birdies to lie one stroke ahead at the Tseleevo Golf and Polo Club.

The 29-year-old is looking to claim his third European Tour title following his victories at the BMW International Open in 2010 and the Trophee Hassan II in 2011.

One shot behind Horsey was Scottish golfer Peter Whiteford, who landed this birdie at the 16th hole.

Tied with Whiteford in second is fellow Scotsman Scott Jamieson, who sank this eagle at the eighth. The duo shot a 66 and are six-under.

India's Gaganjeet Bhullar is one of eight players tied in fourth place, after he made this birdie on the sixth.

Oliver Bekker of South Africa also occupies fourth spot and he enjoyed this shot on the seventh. The birdies were flying in today.