Derby Hero Mondriaan to retire

Mondriaan, ridden by William Funnell, won the Hickstead Derby three times, one of only three horses to do so.

Other three-times winners are Mon Santa (Michael Whitaker) and Corrada (Peter Charles). Eddie Macken and Boomerang won the Derby four times.

The pair are famous for the Speed Derby class which they won back in 2006, 08 and 09 and will be ‘having a crack’ at winning this year which will equal Eddie Macken and Boomerangs record of 4 wins in the famous class.

Although William is far from hanging up his riding boots, Mondriaan has had his preparation for this year cut short with colic problems and although it would be a dream for everyone to see Mondriaan win once more, predictions will have to be left to the day.

“Mondriaan was a true Derby champion. He loved Hickstead and when he cantered into the International Arena he grew several inches. He will be remembered as one of the all-time Derby greats.” added Hickstead's Lizzie Bunn.