Hickstead Derby legend bids for historic comeback: ‘A fifth one would be nice!’

Hickstead Derby legend Michael Whitaker is a four-time winner of the iconic class, including a hat-trick with Monsanta in 1991, 1992 and 1993.

Eight years after Hickstead Derby legend Michael Whitaker last jumped in the iconic class, the 65-year-old showjumper is bidding to make a historic comeback.

The four-time Hickstead Derby winner will team up with 13-year-old mare D&H Q Paravatti N, who he shares with his 23-year-old son Jack Whitaker, for Friday’s Derby trial, bidding to qualify...