Inside Scone 2026: From Eventing to Grand National Glory with Lucinda Russell

Aug 24, 2026

Two-time Grand National-winning trainer Lucinda Russell joins Nicole ahead of Scone to talk about the two equestrian worlds closest to her heart: racing and eventing.

From her own eventing days to building a hugely successful career in racing, Lucinda shares what the two sports can learn from each other, why fitness and ground conditions matter so much, and what makes the Thoroughbred such an extraordinary athlete.

Plus, there’s advice for anyone retraining an ex-racehorse, memories of the glory days of eventing, and even the possibility of a Lucinda Russell comeback at Scone.

Highlights

• Lucinda’s journey from eventing into racing
• What eventing can learn from the racing world
• Why fitness, ground and riding forward matter
• The intelligence and bravery of the Thoroughbred
• Lucinda’s advice for retraining racehorses
• Why Scone could bring racing and eventing audiences together
• Could we see Lucinda back eventing?

Guest

Lucinda Russell is a two-time Grand National-winning trainer whose roots are firmly in eventing. She joins Nicole to share lessons from a life spent producing equine athletes and why eventing remains so close to her heart.