21 June 2026
William Whitaker claims second Derby title after clash of former champions
Britain’s William Whitaker joined the illustrious ranks of the two-time Hickstead Derby winners today, with a long-awaited win on Flamboyant III.
21 June 2026
The King's horse has First Hickstead title
Katie Jerram claimed today's Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Championship, riding The King’s 'phenomenal' gelding First Receiver.
20 June 2026
Edwards makes his Mark with Speed Derby double
Reigning champion Mark Edwards made it a triumphant double in today’s British Speed Derby, with a decisive 4.55sec win on Dillinger NE.
20 June 2026
Tigbourne shows 'pure power' to land Hunter title
It was the hunters who took centre stage on the penultimate day of showing classes at the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, with the conclusion of the prestigious Agria Hunter Championship.
19 June 2026
Simpson eyes second Derby title after ideal Trial run
The 2023 Al Shira’aa Derby winner David Simpson and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve laid down the gauntlet for a repeat win with a superb victory in the Agria Derby Trial.
19 June 2026
Sandy stamps his authority on home turf
There was a home win in The Breen Equestrian Beethoven 7 & 8 Year Old Championship, when Sandy McLean claimed a brilliant victory with Orville VD Watermolen.
19 June 2026
Mackness celebrates after 30-year wait
Amateur owner-rider Caroline Mackness made a spectacular return to the International Arena to claim the Cob Championship with Redy Steady Eddie.
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Robert Whitaker Lifts The Trophy!
Robert Whitaker and Vermento, the winners of the Al Shira’aa King George V Gold Cup in 2023, reclaimed the trophy on a thrilling final day of action at the Agria Royal International Horse Show.
His victory gave his family a third successive victory in this Grand Prix, with Robert’s cousin Donald having won last year’s class. It also made Robert the fourth rider in history to win Hickstead’s Al Shira’aa Derby and the King George V Gold Cup in the same year. “It’s surreal,” said Robert. “To win both is very, very special.”
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