‘He’s almost asleep at the in-gate but big jumps are his forte’: meet Harry Charles’ Olympic hope

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Harry Charles and his Olympic hope Sherlock
Harry Charles and Sherlock winning a 1.45m ranking class at the recent CSI2* Chepstow Spring International at the David Broome Event Centre
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There’s a very exciting showjumping gelding currently making waves in the sport, 10-year-old Sherlock, who has been produced by British number one showjumper Harry Charles and who is now in contention for future championships.

The gelding has been catching the eye as Harry has produced him carefully through the grades, stepping up to five-star level for the first time at the end of last year. But at the recent CSI2* Chepstow Spring International at the David Broome Event Centre in Wales, the duo really impressed with a facile victory in a 1.45m rankings class, leading Harry to reveal why he thinks the 10-year-old (Bisquet Balou VD Mispelaere x Malito De Reve) has all the credentials for a top-class championship horse.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.