Charlotte Smet and Sam Watson are back to preview one of the biggest weekends of the European jumping season, with five-star action in Windsor, Hamburg and Madrid.

The pair dive into the return of some of the sport's biggest stars, including Point Break, Baloutinue and Beauville, while also looking at the combinations shaping the 2026 season and the road to Aachen. They discuss Scott Brash's incredible depth of horsepower, why Richie Vogel and Gangster are becoming must-watch viewing, and whether Harry Charles could deliver a home win at Windsor.

There's also plenty of attention on the next generation of championship horses, including Thibeau Spits' Impress-K van 't Kattenheye, Anastasia Nielsen and ESI Rocky, and Bertram Allen's Qonquest de Rigo. Plus, Sam and Charlotte break down why this weekend's grass shows could tell us a lot about the World Championship picture later this summer.

Along the way: Sam relives his Badminton rollercoaster, Charlotte admits she watched eventing voluntarily, and there's even a debate about whether Boville's grass form should be a concern heading towards Aachen.

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Charlotte Smet is joined by Sam Watson for a RED MILLS Special previewing the LGCT of Shanghai, and there is one name at the centre of the conversation: Scott Brash.

The world number one heads to Shanghai in extraordinary form, with four five-star Grand Prix wins already this season and two serious contenders in his string. Hello Jefferson, now 17 and arguably in the form of his career, arrives after a perfect start to 2026, while Hello Chadora Lady returns as the defending LGCT Grand Prix of Shanghai winner after her recent victory in Paris.

Charlotte and Sam discuss Scott's place in the world number one race, with Kent Farrington and Richard Vogel continuing to apply pressure from elsewhere on the global circuit. They also look at new partnerships for Ben Maher and Max Kühner, the return of Peder Fredricson's Al Capone de Karmel, Sophie Hinners and Iron Dames Sinclair, Brazil's growing strength, and the horses who could shape the road to Aachen.

There is also plenty of Sam chaos, from Baywatch slow-motion runs to "Perfect Jeff" emotion, as the team looks ahead to another huge weekend in the 2026 jumping season.

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Charlotte Smet is joined by one of Ireland's most successful show jumpers, Bertram Allen, for a special episode that dives into his career, his family operation, and the philosophy behind the rapidly growing Aloga Auction.

Bertram reflects on his remarkable rise through the sport, from pony success in Ireland to competing on the world stage as a teenager, and what it was like to leave home at just 16 to pursue his career in Germany. Now over a decade later, he shares how that move shaped both his riding and his business.

The conversation explores the family dynamic behind Aloga, with Bertram working closely alongside his brother Harry and a wider team that spans breeding, production, and innovation within the sport.

A major focus of the episode is the Aloga Auction, taking place on May 5th at Sentower Park. Bertram explains how the idea began, how it has evolved into a premium auction experience, and how they identify and produce the horses that make it into the catalogue.

If you want to explore this year's collection in more detail, you can view the full Aloga Auction catalogue online, where all lots, videos, and performance data are available. You can also book a table to attend the event at Sentower Park, offering a chance to experience the auction atmosphere first-hand and see these exciting young horses in person.

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