‘She’s just an absolute legend’: top mare makes winning return at London LGCT

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Nicole Lockhead Anderson and Chilli at the London LGCT
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The CSI2* Fiji Water grand prix at the London leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) was won by a breathtaking round from Nicole Lockhead Anderson with the world-beating mare Chilli.

Continuing the theme of scorching jump-offs on day three of the London LGCT, nine combinations from three nations delivered an edge-of-your-seats decider for the €6,250 top prize in the finale of the two-star classes. But it was Holly Smith’s former stable jockey Nicole, who is now based with Tom and Jess Williams, who piloted the lightning-quick 10-year-old to victory, nearly 1sec faster than runner-up Ali Ramsay of Canada riding Bonita VD Keizershof Z. British rider Claire Beecroft claimed third on Kandora.

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.