One horse held at Maryland 5 Star first trot-up, plus a British best dressed winner

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Maryland 5 Star first trot-up
Erin Kanara and Campground, who was was sent to the holding box before being accepted when represented.
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There was a nervous wait at the Mars Maryland 5 Star first trot-up this afternoon (Wednesday 18 October) when Campground, the ride of the USA’s Erin Kanara, was sent to the holding box.

Campground, who finished 15th at this event last year, was the 20th horse to be presented to the ground jury – president Judy Hancock (Great Britain) and members Andrew Bennie (New Zealand) and Robert Stevenson (USA). The 16-year-old gelding, who is owned by Marnie Kelly, was sent to the holding box and re-presented at the end of the trot-up, when he was then accepted to continue in the competition.

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.