Vineyard owner, 61, wins BE100 Badminton grassroots championships – and sets a new record

Philippa Hendry and Flyer Des Coupeaux win the BE100 Badminton grassroots championships 2026.

Philippa Hendry, 61, topped the LeMieux Badminton grassroots results in the BE100 class yesterday, on her fourth start at the event with Flyer Des Coupeaux.

“I knew he was capable of it, but horses – and he in particular – can be quite unpredictable,” said Philippa, who has been a prolific winner with the 11-year-old by Contendo.

“Last year he was upset because of the flies. The year before that...