Still keeping the father-in-law happy! Repeat win for George Whitaker at London LGCT on family-owned horse

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George Whitaker and Peanut winning at the London LGCT
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A year ago, George Whitaker rode his father-in-law’s brilliant nine-year-old Peanut to victory on the opening day of the London leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour and he repeated the feat on Friday (19 August) to take the hard-fought CSI2* 1.25m Martin Collins London Cup for the second year running.

Martin Wood’s nine-year-old gelding by Barichello scorched round the London LGCT ring under a meticulously judged ride from 30-year-old George to beat a strong field of 45 by a clear margin of 1.5sec. Angela Thompson took the runner-up spot on Steyburn, while Nina Barbour claimed third on the 11-year-old Ardis on a busy first day of competition at the London LGCT.

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.