VICKIE Anderson had much to celebrate last week as she competed in her first Hickstead Speed Derby with her loyal charge Zack.

Zack, who Vickie refers to as her ‘hero’, kept everything in place but picked up some time faults. As Vickie said: “It was just a miscommunication at the planks costing us some time! To say I’m over the moon is a complete understatement. Zack really is one in a million. He was just on fire. Yes, I always thought it would be a class that would suit him, he’s so brave and careful and he loves the big Hickstead ring. We’ve conquered our fears and got around safely for our first attempt, next year I’d love to qualify again and be more competitive. He’s just given me such a fairytale of a story.