Badminton title contender held at first trot-up, while a top British rider is a late withdrawal

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Classic Moet and Jonelle Price
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There was drama at the first Badminton Horse Trials trot-up this afternoon (4 May) when title contender and former Badminton winner Classic Moet was sent to the holding box at the event, which is presented by Mars Equestrian.

The 19-year-old mare, ridden by Jonelle Price who co-owns the mare with Trisha and Sophie Rickards, won this event in 2018.

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.