Hickstead Derby
William Whitaker secured his second victory in the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby on June 21 with Flamboyant III. The win came in a jump-off against 2023 champions David Simpson and Pjotr Van De Kruishoeve. Whitaker had finished second in the event in each of the prior two years.
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Katie Jerram Hunnable rode First Receiver to victory in the 2026 Hickstead Derby Retraining of Racehorses championship. The nine-year-old gelding, owned by The King, delivered a flawless performance to secure the sash.
Flamboyant III, the 16-year-old gelding known as Banksy, will compete in the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby on Sunday with rider William Whitaker. The pair finished runner-up in the previous two editions.
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Several past champions are among the entries for the 2026 Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby. The event is scheduled for 21 June at Hickstead.