25 June 2026
Al Shira’aa Derby completes record week at Hickstead
The iconic Al Shira’aa Derby brought a fantastic week of competition to a close (Sunday 21 June). Read our recap on a fantastic week at the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting
24 June 2026
FEATURE: A view from the Press Office
Hickstead's Press Officer Victoria Goff takes a look at some of the stand out moments from this year's Al Shira'aa Derby
24 June 2026
Schools Championships postponed until 1 September
The Hurstpierpoint College National Schools Jumping Championships, which was due to take place on Friday 26 June, has been postponed until 1 September.
21 June 2026
Whitaker claims second Derby title after clash of former champions
Britain’s William Whitaker joined the illustrious ranks of the two-time Hickstead Derby winners today, with a long-awaited win on Flamboyant III.
21 June 2026
The King's horse has First Hickstead title
Katie Jerram claimed today's Tattersalls RoR Open Ridden Show Series Championship, riding The King’s 'phenomenal' gelding First Receiver.
20 June 2026
Edwards makes his Mark with Speed Derby double
Reigning champion Mark Edwards made it a triumphant double in today’s British Speed Derby, with a decisive 4.55sec win on Dillinger NE.
20 June 2026
Tigbourne shows 'pure power' to land Hunter title
It was the hunters who took centre stage on the penultimate day of showing classes at the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting, with the conclusion of the prestigious Agria Hunter Championship.
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Robert Whitaker Lifts The Trophy!
Robert Whitaker and Vermento, the winners of the Al Shira’aa King George V Gold Cup in 2023, reclaimed the trophy on a thrilling final day of action at the Agria Royal International Horse Show.
His victory gave his family a third successive victory in this Grand Prix, with Robert’s cousin Donald having won last year’s class. It also made Robert the fourth rider in history to win Hickstead’s Al Shira’aa Derby and the King George V Gold Cup in the same year. “It’s surreal,” said Robert. “To win both is very, very special.”
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