There are 23 horse and rider combinations making up the 2024 Hickstead Derby entries, with an afternoon’s top sport on the cards.
A mix of veterans and class debutants are on the start list for the 62nd anniversary of the class, including last year’s runners-upWilliam Funnell and Dublon, who will be bidding for a record fifth Derby win for William.
The 2024 Hickstead Derby entries are:
Alexander Butler and Pico, a 13-year-old stallion owned by the Tirnaskea Stud
Derek McCoppin and Adonis Van Erpekom Z, a 10-year-old stallion owned by Bonnie Smith
Ella Dalton on Hurricane VDL, a 12-year-old gelding owned by Elisha Simmons
Christopher Franks on Irving VG, an 11-year-old stallion owned by Louise Barr
Shane Breen on Fanfare De Beaufour, a nine-year-old stallion owned by Michael Duffy
Ahmed Alabidi on Ardfinnan Son, a 17-year-old stallion owned by Jenny Ryan
Emeric George on Dune Du Ru, an 11-year-old mare owned by SARL Urainie
Ellen Whitaker on Demi Louvo, an 11-year-old mare owned by N Mckibbin, and A, K and S Port
Sally Goding on D’Amour Du Nenuphar, an 11-year-old are owned by Yash Nensee
Mathies Ruder, on For Freedom EKT, a 12-year-old stallion owned by Erik Welling
Gemma Stevens on Envoy Merelsnest Z, an 11-year-old stallion owned by the Dime Bar Syndicate
Joseph Clayton on Gentlemen VH Veldhof, an 18-year-old stallion owned by the Unex Competition Yard
Henry Turrell with Rocco, his own 13-year-old stallion
Robert Whitaker on Evert, a 15-year-old gelding owned by Caroline Blatchford
Ezequiel Andres Ferro Menendez on Celli, a 12-year-old mare owned by Torsten Ritter
Dermott Lennon on Gelvins Touch, an 18-year-old stallion owned by Victoria Loane
Sebastian Hughes on Colorado Volo, his own 12-year-old gelding
Carlos Eduardo Mota Ribas on Juan Van’t Arkelhof, a 15-year-old gelding owned b the rider and K&R Horses BVBA
Sammie Jo Coffin and Chaccomo Blue, a 14-year-old gelding owned by Brian O’Malley
William Funnell on Dublon, owned by Barbara Hester and Yoshiaki Oiwa
Guy Williams on Mr Blue Sky UK, a 15-year-old gelding owned by Elaine Annis
William Whitaker on Flamboyant III, a 14-year-old gelding owned by Victoria Smith
Shane Breen on Nows The Time, a 12-year-old gelding owned by Daisy Bathe
The class starts in the International Arena at 3pm today (23 June).
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