Aintree Winter Classic

On January 27, 2026, 24-year-old Lauren Roach secured victory in the penultimate UNIBED Winter Grades B&C Qualifier at Aintree International Equestrian Centre, riding her 10-year-old mare Louisiana-S. The event, part of the Winter Classic show, saw 39 starters compete for qualification to the final at the Royal International Horse Show, with Roach's faultless jump-off time of 33.58 seconds proving unbeatable. James Ingham and Will Fletcher finished second and third after strong but slightly slower efforts.