Grantham cup
The Lycetts Grantham Cup
Established in 2006, the role of the Grantham Cup was to create a Spring Class which would be the perfect pre-run for International 5* events later in the year. The Eventing Spring Carnival is to Badminton as Queens is to Wimbledon, and esteemed riders come from far and wide to prepare for the worldwide Grand Slams. Stars battle it out to win the prestigious Grantham Cup and have their first slice of victory in the eventing season.
Who’ll run away with the prize this year? Find out at the Eventing Spring Carnival at Thoresby Park
Previous Winner
TOM MCEWEN & JL DUBLIN
Deirdre Johnston, James & Jo Lambert
2025, saw Tom McEwen and JL Dublin run away with the Grantham Cup. This was Tom’s second time winning this class. Tom and “Dubs” followed this win up with a top 10 placing at Badminton mere weeks later.
Their 2025, was all aimed at the Agria European Championships held at Blenheim Palace, where they took home the Bronze Medal. Each year we have seen our World Class combinations using the Lycetts Grantham Cup as a springboard for International success across the year!
Who will top the leaderboard in 2026 – don’t miss out on all the action!
Past Winners
| 2025 Winner | Tom McEwen (GBR) | JL Dublin | Deirdre Johnston, James & Jo Lambert |
| 2024 Winner | Emily King (GBR) | Valmy Biats | Philippe Brivois, EHOS, Jackie & Jeremy Shere |
| 2023 Winner | Emily King (GBR) | Valmy Biats | Philippe Brivois, EHOS, Jackie & Jeremy Shere |
| 2022 Winner | Piggy March (GBR) | Brookfield Inocent | Alison Swinburn, John & Chloe Perry |
| 2021 | Event Cancelled – COVID | ||
| 2020 | Event Cancelled – COVID | ||
| 2019 Winner | Tom McEwen (GBR) | Figaro Van Het Broekxhof | Barbara Cooper |
| 2018 Winner | Jonty Evans (GBR) | Cooley Rorkes Drift | Jonty Evans |
| 2017 Winner | Izzy Taylor (GBR) | KBIS Starburst | Guy Prest |
| 2016 Winner | Christopher Burton (AUS) | Nobilis 18 | Carolyn & Anthony Townsend & Sue Lawson |
| 2015 Winner | Clark Montgomery (USA) | Loughan Glen | William & Holly Becker |
| 2014 Winner | Mark Todd (NZ) | Leonidas | Diana Brunsden & Peter Cattel |
| 2013 Winner | Vittoria Panizzon (ITA) | Borough Pennyz | Sally Bullen & Vittoria Panizzon |
| 2012 Winner | Sarah Cohen (GBR) | Treason | Mr & Mrs Vin Jones |
| 2011 Winner | Oliver Townend (GBR) | Ashdale Cruise | Henry Harding |
| 2010 Winner | Sam Griffiths (AUS) | Happy Times | Mrs D Posford & Mrs J Donald |
| 2009 Winner | Emily Baldwin (GBR) | Drivetime | Lady Pauline Harris |
| 2008 Winner | Paul Tapner (AUS) | Inonothing | Jenny Waaler |
| 2007 Winner | Vittoria Panizzon (ITA) | Rock Model | Vittoria Panizzon |
| 2006 Winner | Ruth Edge (GBR) | Two Thyme | Mr & Mrs P Smith |