From the Fox Pit Stop at the Europeans, Nicole is joined by Andy Heffernan, this time wearing his Dutch Chef d’Equipe hat rather than his rider or course designer one. With years of experience on both sides of the ropes, Andy gives his take on Mark Phillips’ championship track, why it feels like a true test without being unfair, and the questions that could shape the weekend.

Episode Highlights

• Course insight: what makes Mark Phillips’ design a proper championship test.
• The key fences likely to influence results.
• Why the time will be so tough to make.
• Reflections on Mark Phillips’ legacy if this is his final top-level track.
• How the Dutch riders will approach the week and what experience they’ll gain.

Guests

• Andy Heffernan – Dutch Chef d’Equipe, rider, and course designer

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