Tim Gredley makes Hickstead Derby comeback — 17 years after his first attempt in the iconic class

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Coming down the Hickstead Derby bank
coming down the derby bank
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It may have been 17 years since a teenage Tim Gredley made his Hickstead Derby debut, but the British showjumper has set his sights on making a return to the iconic class at this year’s Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby meeting (23-26 June).

The 36-year-old has taken the reins on 16-year-old Gentlemen VH Veldhof, who was originally bought for Tim’s sister Polly to ride, and came from David Simpson, who rode the gelding to victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hickstead in 2019.

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.