2026 Thoresby Preview Show

The Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park brings together one of the strongest early-season fields, with Badminton entries, returning champions, and a mix of horses at very different stages of their spring campaigns.

This episode previews the Grantham Cup and the wider four-star divisions, looking at who could win, who's likely using it as a prep run, and which combinations are starting to show form ahead of the five-stars. From established names to rising talent, it's a first proper look at how the season is shaping up.

Highlights

• Grantham Cup contenders and podium predictions
• Who's running to win vs. who's prepping for five-star
• Key horses to watch ahead of Badminton and Kentucky
• Standout names across both four-star divisions

Guests

• Nicole Brown – Host and analyst
• Spike Milligan – FEI team vet with decades of championship experience
• Catherine Austen – Eventing journalist

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