Episode
Inside Kentucky 2026: The Review Show
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- EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
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- Apr 27, 2026
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- 2668
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Summary
There is nothing quite like the Monday morning after a five-star, and this one had plenty to talk about. Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop, fresh from Kentucky, to bring the raw reaction to a weekend that felt special from start to finish. From a dressage leaderboard packed tighter than usual, to a cross-country day that looked one way early and then quickly showed its teeth, this was a five-star that kept unfolding. At the centre of it all, Will Coleman and Diabolo. A first five-star win, delivered across all three phases, and a performance that answered the biggest question mark coming into the week. Around them, the story kept shifting, big names in the mix, time penalties creeping in, and opportunities taken and missed. They break down how it played out, the moments that mattered, and why this Kentucky felt like more than just another result. Highlights Will Coleman and Diabolo deliver a first five-star win A dressage phase that kept the field tightly packed Cross-country day, how it unfolded and where it changed Harry Meade and the reminder of how tough five-star time really is Standout performances from Galileo Nieuwmoed, HSH Blake, and more The atmosphere, emotion, and energy across the week Guests Diarmuid Byrne — EquiRatings Founder and Executive Director Annie Bishop — US eventing analyst and regular contributor EquiRatings Eventing Podcast Follow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.