2026 Blenheim Review Show

Sep 24, 2026

36 mins

2026 Blenheim Review Show

Two four-star titles, one rider and a pair of horses with exciting futures ahead. Blenheim belonged to Tom McEwen.

Nicole Brown and Catherine Austen are back to review the action from Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, where Tom McEwen completed a remarkable double with The Fieldmaster in the CCI4*-L and Brookfield Danny De Muze in the CCI4*-S for eight- and nine-year-olds.

From The Fieldmaster's hunting background and rapid rise through the levels to Brookfield Danny De Muze adding another major young horse title to his record, there is plenty to discuss about two very different horses and what might come next.

Highlights

  • Tom McEwen's Blenheim double and the strength of his team across both divisions.
  • The Fieldmaster's journey from the hunting field to a CCI4*-L victory.
  • Brookfield Danny De Muze's remarkable record and his progression from Le Lion d'Angers to Blenheim.
  • Sam Ecroyd's standout weekend with Jackpot and Bloomfield Manuscript.
  • Oliver Townend's cross-country performance.
  • Katie Magee, Bubby Upton and the young horses making their mark in the eight- and nine-year-old class.
  • Why Blenheim's young horse results are worth revisiting when looking for future five-star stars.

Plus, Nicole and Catherine share their personal connections to Blenheim, reflect on the atmosphere at this year's event and look ahead to Boekelo.

Guest

Catherine Austen – Equestrian journalist and former Blenheim press officer, joining Nicole to review the weekend's sport and the stories behind the results.

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