Gaucho Derby 2026 – Race Day 9 – Wind Returns. Emotional Finishes.
Hot on their trail was our favourite couple of the derby VBR and CHB who came in still very much together and very grateful for their adventure, which is impressive considering how many opportunities there were to reconsider life choices along the way.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Race Day 8 – Full Send. Winners Crowned.
And then came the twist no one saw coming. Fifth across the line turned out to be first. Somewhere a statistician fainted.
Read moreGaucho Derby – Race Day 7 – Six Strong. One Shot.
Every rider in the field is powering through and keeping on going. There have been tears today across the field from exhaustion, frustration and maybe even joy, but these riders are showing us just how to get it done in adversity.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Day 6 – Weather Turns. Race Ignites.
Riders from both the United Kingdom and the United States continue to occupy a healthy portion of the field and leaderboard, though most riding groups and teams have become a lively mix of nationalities.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Day 5 – Down, But Not Out.
For all you dot watchers these riders have had to navigate not just feisty steeds and fickle terrain but point changes from HQ and having the hard hitting realities of choosing your horse over your race. It’s that middle slump where egos and asses are thoroughly getting bruised.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Day 4 – Walk First. Ride Later.
Teamwork really does make the dream work — and from here on out, we’ll be calling these four lovely ladies The Dream Team.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Day 3 – Saddles Hot. Spirits Not.
The horses came in spicy, and the riders got their first real taste of catching their drawn mounts; a moment equal parts skill, optimism, and quiet bargaining with the universe.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Day 2 – Turtles, Toes & Tailwinds
“If there’s ever a race to turtle, this is it,” she reckoned.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Day 1 – Sparks Cancelled. Sniffles Confirmed.
Beyond our stunt riders and all those aforementioned, every single rider appeared in high spirits and happy to finally be out on course after our intensive few days of Start Camp training.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Pre-race training – Weighed In. Blown Away.
Maybe everyone is in good spirits after being released to eat as much as they like after they all passed the rider weigh in with flying colors.
Read moreGaucho Derby 2026 – Rider rollcall
With just under a week to go until the mighty Gaucho Derby returns for the 2026 edition, get to know our intrepid riders lining up on the start line in deepest, darkest Patagonia for the adventure of a lifetime.
Read moreDay 5 and the action heats up
As the race enters Day 5, the competition at the front has heated up. Gaucho Derby veteran Daniel Van Eden, Endurance Athlete Holly Masson and Mongol Derby veteran Rendel Rieckmann, have managed to secure the lead so far. Their excellent horsemanship, careful navigation and teamwork across the course has allowed them to pull in front.
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