Aachen is behind us and attention turns to Burghley,
with a seriously exciting five-star field ready to take on one of
the biggest tests in the sport.
Nicole and Sam take their first
look at the entries, from proven five-star stars to a new
generation of horses and riders who look ready to put their names
in the history books. With 19 Olympians, two former Burghley
winners and much of the Badminton top ten heading to Stamford,
there is plenty to unpack.
They dive into the Prediction
Centre, the remarkable Burghley 1% Club, the combinations catching
their eye and just what makes Derek di Grazia’s cross-country track
such a unique challenge.
Plus, Sam is heading there
himself with Ballyneety Rocketman. He takes us inside his final
preparations, how he gets a horse ready for Burghley’s terrain and
why this event still feels like the absolute pinnacle.
Highlights
First reactions to the 2026 Burghley field
Who
could become the next first-time five-star winner?
The
Burghley 1% Club
Sam’s insight into tackling the terrain and making the time
The
combinations flying under the radar
Sam
and Ballyneety Rocketman’s final preparations
Nicole and Sam make their early winner picks
Guests
Nicole Brown is joined by Sam Watson, who brings both the
EquiRatings numbers and a rider’s perspective as he prepares to
head to Burghley himself.
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Nicole Brown and the EquiRatings' team cover the latest in the world of eventing. We preview and review the major events and provide data-driven analysis on the sport around the world - from grassroots through to the championships.