Congratulations to Lottie Fry, who has added World Cup champion to Glamourdale’s outstanding list of accolades. The world champions, Olympic bronze medallists and European champions scored 88.2% to take the World Cup title, some way ahead of Germany’s Isabell Werth on DSP Quantaz in second (84.37%) and Norway’s Isabel Freese on Total Hope OLD in third (81.85%).
“Every competition on Glamourdale is special, but the World Cup has always been a big dream, so to win it is very special,” Lottie told H&H. “I had an amazing ride. He was with me each step, and it’s the most amazing feeling when it all comes together.”
Former Olympic champion Ben Maher admitted it was “hard to come so close” to winning the World Cup title after he and Point Break came second to Julien Epaillard and Donatello D’Auge. But Ben was quick to congratulate his French rival saying: “To win on the first day and then keep the lead the whole way through [is impressive] – Julien’s not an easy person to overtake at the best of times.”
Julien Epaillard (centre), Ben Maher (left) and Kevin Staut (right) atop the podium at the FEI Jumping World Cup Final.
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Ben added: “Point Break was a little tired in the last round, but he gave me everything, and we had just had one little touch. But I’m proud of him and I think he’s going to be a special horse.” We think so too and look forward to seeing the 11-year-old stallion representing Britain in future.
Rarely has top Irish trainer Willie Mullins been so emotional about a win as he was at Aintree on Saturday. Not only had he trained the winning horse – as well as four others in the first seven past the post – Nick Rockett was brilliantly piloted by his son Patrick.
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Nick Rockett ridden by jockey Patrick Mullins on their way to winning the 2025 Randox Grand National.
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“This is the summit for me – I don’t think anything can be better than this,” said Willie. “To put your son up on a Grand National winner – what a special day for him, as a jockey and as a person. To win a Grand National as a trainer – wow, how wonderful. To have the two combined – I can’t explain it. I can’t comprehend it and I find it hard to take.”
It was also great to see Broadway Boy, who took a heavy fall at fence 25 having led for much of the race, being loaded up to travel home on Sunday. Both he and Celebre D’Allen, who was pulled up on the run in, had expert veterinary care on the track and then at the stables. They remained at the racecourse overnight for additional care.
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.
