The World Championships market is open, which means one thing: it's time to build your team.

Sam Watson is joined by Annie Bishop and Brayden Lissington for their first reaction to the 2026 Eventing Manager market. From Laura Collett and London 52 topping the prices to the value picks further down the list, they explain how they're approaching team selection, debate the biggest decisions, and reveal the five combinations making their first draft teams.

Along the way, they dive into championship strategy, why cross-country reliability matters more than ever, whether it's worth backing your favourites or picking with your head instead of your heart, and share plenty of tips to help you build your team before the market closes.

Highlights

First reactions to the 2026 World Championships market
Laura Collett & London 52 vs. Ros Canter & Lordships Graffalo
Sam, Annie and Brayden reveal their first draft teams
Championship strategy and finding value in the market
Tips for building your Eventing Manager team before Aachen

Guests

Sam Watson – EquiRatings Co-Founder and creator of Eventing Manager
Annie Bishop – EquiRatings analyst and Eventing Manager expert
Brayden Lissington – Co-host of Eventing Weekly and Eventing Manager enthusiast

Your team doesn't stop with this episode.

Follow @eventing_manager for daily picks, strategy, leaderboard updates and everything you need ahead of the World Championships.