Hopes for future return of Maryland 5 Star, with supporting three-star set to run in 2026

Monica Spencer and Artist on the way to second in the Maryland 5 Star 2025.

There are hopes the Maryland 5 Star will return in future, following the announcement of the event’s cancellation for 2026 this week.

A statement from the Fair Hill Foundation says the CCI3*-L, which has always been the five-star supporting competition, will go ahead in 2026 and reaffirms a long-term vision for the showcase five-star, saying, “This pause reflects confidence – not uncertainty.”

Since its inception in 2021...