ROR Parade

A Plus Tard – ridden by Emily Jane Robinson

12-year-old by Kapgarde, formerly trained by Henry De Bromhead
Breeder: Mme Henri Devin

A Plus Tard ran 23 times under National Hunt rules, winning eight races in total, including six over fences. In 2022 he provided one of Cheltenham’s most memorable moments when Rachael Blackmore became the first female rider to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, steering him to an emphatic 15-length victory. His career earnings exceeded £957,000. Since joining Emily Jane Robinson during Cheltenham week in 2024, A Plus Tard has flourished in the show ring and dressage arena. In 2025 the pair achieved the remarkable double of Champion Racehorse to Riding Horse at both the RDS Dublin Horse Show and Royal Balmoral Show. He also claimed the Treo Eile award for the highest-scoring Thoroughbred at the National Dressage Championships at preliminary level; a fitting second act for a Gold Cup hero.

Al Boum Photo – ridden by Louise Duffy

14-year-old by Buck’s Boum, formerly trained by Willie Mullins
Breeders: Emmanuel Clayeux & Jacky Rauch

A dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner (2019 and 2020), Al Boum Photo was the first horse since Best Mate to regain the title, amassing over £1 million in prize money during a distinguished career. Since retiring in 2022, he has embraced eventing and showing with equal enthusiasm. He qualified for the Eventing Ireland National Championships at EI90 in 2024 and stepped up to EI100 in 2025, finishing in the top six in four of his six starts, including runner-up at Ballindenisk International. He has also excelled in working hunter classes and competed at the RoR Championships at Aintree. At home, he enjoys cuddles, loves farm life, sea swims and plenty of well-earned downtime accompanied by lots of carrots.

Balthazar King – ridden by Michael Andrews

22-year-old by King’s Theatre, formerly trained by Philip Hobbs
Breeder: Sunnyhill Stud

Winner of 16 races and over £489,000 in prize money, Balthazar King’s most notable triumph came in the Cross Country Chase at the 2014 Cheltenham Festival. After recovering from a life-threatening injury at Aintree, he retired and spent several seasons hunting. Now partnered by Michael Andrews, he is enjoying life as a schoolmaster, with plans to compete in low-level dressage and show jumping. Michael says he is the most charming, loveable and intelligent horse.

Bristol De Mai – ridden by Clare Lawes

15-year-old by Saddler Maker, formerly trained by Nigel Twiston-Davies
Breeder: Jean-Yves Touzaint

A three-time winner of the Grade 1 Betfair Chase at Haydock, Bristol De Mai amassed over £900,000 in prize money across a 42-race career. Retired in 2023, he has taken naturally to flatwork, jumping and trail-hunting. A very intelligent horse with a big personality, he also takes a keen interest in proceedings on the gallops and occasionally leads young horses in their early training, letting them learn from the expert!

Coneygree – ridden by Sara Bradstock

19-year-old by Karinga Bay, formerly trained by the late Mark Bradstock
Breeder: Lord Oaksey

Coneygree made history in 2015 when, as a novice, he led from flagfall to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup, the first horse in 41 years to do so. He won nine races from 18 starts and earned over £500,000. Since retiring in 2019, he has excelled in RoR showing classes, twice qualifying for the Tattersalls RoR Show Series final. Recently he competed in the Cotswold Team Chase, coming up the hill towards the finish just like he was winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup again.

Elegant Escape – ridden by Ella Clothier

14-year-old by Dubai Destination, formerly trained by Joe Tizzard
Breeder: Jay Leahy

Winner of the 2018 Coral Welsh Grand National, Elegant Escape ran 36 times and earned over £370,000. Now enjoying life in Somerset and affectionately known as Dobby, he’s thriving in a varied routine of show jumping, cross country schooling, and trail-hunting, whilst spending plenty of time relaxing with his field mates.

Frodon – ridden by Philippa Hyde

14-year-old by Nickname, formerly trained by Paul Nicholls
Breeder: Philippe Gasdoue

A 17-time chase winner with career earnings exceeding £1 million, Frodon’s partnership with Bryony Frost produced unforgettable victories, including the 2019 Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham and the 2020 King George VI Chase. A modern-day legend, Frodon lives under the care of Philippa, guided by Bryony Frost and his owners, the Vogt family. Still playful and full of personality, he has enjoyed qualifying for Hickstead and the RoR National Championships at Aintree in the show ring, embodying the life of a pampered, happy horse.

Melon – ridden by Sophie Candy

15-year-old by Medicean, formerly trained by Willie Mullins
Breeder: Newsells Park Stud

Melon won over £440,000 and finished second at the Cheltenham Festival on four occasions, earning a reputation for admirable consistency at the highest level. In retirement he has continued to thrive with Sophie and has taken enthusiastically to hunting, team chasing and RoR events. Melon continues to delight in life, showing his exuberance and charm, and has represented RoR as Warwick Racecourse ambassador where he loved helping educate the next generation about racing.

Native River – ridden by Emma Clutterbuck

16-year-old by Indian River, formerly trained by Colin Tizzard
Breeder: Fred Mackey

The 2018 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner and earner of over £1.1 million, Native River was renowned for his relentless, front-running style. Since retirement he has combined a busy ambassadorial schedule with competitive success, being crowned the 2024 Tattersalls RoR Amateur Show Series Final Champion at Hickstead. As well as competing in Ireland, he continues to thrive in the show ring and under saddle; he has even attended a school prom and visited Boodles in Bond Street!

Not At Present – ridden by Molly Sherring

11-year-old by Presenting, formerly trained by Ben Pauling
Breeder: Davy Russell

A four-time hurdle winner, Not At Present (also known as Neil the Baby) retired in 2024 and quickly adapted to dressage, hacking and showing. In 2025 he qualified for multiple RoR finals, including the Tattersalls RoR Supreme Final, highlighting both his intelligence and competitive spirit.

Paisley Park – ridden by Gabrielle Jones

14-year-old by Oscar, formerly trained by Emma Lavelle
Breeder: M Conaghan

Winner of 11 hurdle races and over £729,000, Paisley Park became one of the most popular staying hurdlers of recent times. Since retiring, he has embraced dressage and flatwork, qualifying for Aintree in 2025 through Tattersalls RoR classes. A natural showman, he enjoys being centre of attention while continuing to mentor younger horses at home. Gabrielle says he is quite a character at home and makes sure you are sitting tight all the time, especially when leading out the youngsters, strutting his stuff!

Ramses De Teillee – ridden by Jess Wyatt

14-year-old by Martaline, formerly trained by David Pipe
Breeder: S A S Brosseau Et Fils and C Brosseau

With five chase victories and over £237,000 in earnings, Ramses De Teillee retired in 2024 and has since taken to eventing, completing his first one day event in Wales last summer. Jess believes in exploring different disciplines to find each horse’s true passion, and for Ramses De Teillee cross country has quickly become his favourite phase. He also competed in his first Tattersalls RoR show qualifiers at the Beaufort Hunt Supporters Show, placing sixth.

Saphir Du Rheu – ridden by Charlotte Alexander

17-year-old, formerly trained by Paul Nicholls

Breeder: Claude Duval

A Grade 1 winner at Aintree, Saphir Du Rheu earned over £339,000 across a six-season career. Since retiring in 2018, he has progressed to Intermediate eventing level and is now competing in dressage at Elementary and preparing for Medium. He also enjoys show jumping and team chasing, thriving in his new life. Charlotte says that Saphy loves life and particularly performing in front of a crowd where he grows another hand and knows everyone is admiring him.

Sharjah – ridden by Phoebie Hawkins

13-year-old, formerly trained by Willie Mullins
Breeder: Ecurie Haras De Beauvoir

Over a long and distinguished career spanning close to a decade, Sharjah recorded 13 wins under rules, including nine over hurdles, and amassed more than £990,000 in prize money, marking him as one of the most consistent and high‑class performers of his generation. Now retrained for showing, dressage and arena eventing, he has consistently finished in the ribbons throughout 2025 and is always showing how genuine and willing he is. He enjoys life with their other three other horses, and his owners, Phoebie and Abbie, feel incredibly lucky to be able to give him the retirement he has so thoroughly earned.