Defender Bramham Preview Show 2026

About this episode

The episode previews the Defender Bramham event, discussing key competitors and course expectations.

A course that riders dream about. A poem nobody saw coming. And one of the strongest Bramham fields in years. Nicole, Sam and Spike are back to preview a huge week at Defender Bramham, from championship ambitions and under-25 selection pressure to the horses and riders they think could shape the weekend. There's a deep dive into the four-star long and short fields, Eventing Manager team selections, and plenty of debate over who has the edge in Yorkshire. Expect discussion around returning winners, rising stars, championship pathways, and which combinations look ready to make the leap. Plus, thoughts on Bramham's evolving role in the calendar, what makes this venue such a special test, and why the under-25 competition deserves the spotlight. Highlights Why this could be Bramham's strongest field of the decade Eventing Manager picks and dark horses for the weekend Under-25 selection battles and future championship contenders Championship prep versus five-star preparation: where Bramham fits Four-star long and four-star short podium predictions Course changes and what to expect from this year's track The combinations flying under the radar Sam's unforgettable cross-country love poem…

People in this episode

Host: EquiRatings

Guests: Nicole Brown, Sam Watson, Spike Milligan

Topics covered

• Bramham preview
• Eventing
• Under-25 competition
• Championship ambitions
• Course changes
• Field predictions

Keywords

• Bramham
• Eventing Manager
• championship
• under-25
• cross-country
• course preview
• podium predictions

Sponsors

Bedmax

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yorkshire

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