John Whitaker is one of 6 riders through to the London GCT grand prix jump-off

John Whitaker goes through to the jump-off for the Longines Global Champions Tour grand prix - the only British rider to do so

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John Whitaker and Unick Du Francport competing in the London GCT grand prix
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

The legendary John Whitaker is the only British rider to make it through to the jump-off for the London Global Champions Tour grand prix at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 

Saturday’s Longines Global Champions Tour grand prix track set by Uliano Vezzani was long and flowing but caught out several combinations with its inside turns and imposing combinations with horses having to go full stretch to reach the back rails of some of the oxers.

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.