‘We weren’t sure he’d make a comeback’ but Olympic rider’s rising star is in top form for his first big win

‘We weren’t sure he’d make a comeback’ but Olympic rider’s rising star is in top form for his first big win

Ben Maher and his team were unsure whether Maddox VH Haringvliet Z would ever come back to his sport after extensive treatment for a stomach issue – but he rode the nine-year-old to a fabulous grand prix win at Chard.The Zangersheide gelding had six months off after last summer but was on top form on Sunday, looking full of jumping and zest as they cruised to win the CSI3* Chedington Equestrian grand prix over six and a half seconds ahead of Car…