McLain Ward has a new ride; HH Azur. The nine year old mare by Thunder van der Zuuthoeve x Sir Lui was bought by Double H Farm earlier this year, and made a successful debut in the big classes in Wellington this week – ending fourth in the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 12 with Ward in the saddle.

HH Azur has previously been competed by Diego Perez Bilbao and Pedro Nolasco.