Undefeated

This year’s Royal Ascot delivered on every level with extraordinary equines, blazing sunshine and buoyant crowds. This is what the sport is all about

A Glamourdale son makes an eye-catching first performance as his sire stars abroad, while one rider’s efforts reap rich rewards

A mighty stallion produces a coming-of-age grand prix performance under Anthony Condon and a teenager clears 7ft 3in to share the puissance spoils

One of the week’s big winners reaps an extra-special reward, another’s faith in their mount pays dividends, and a family’s breeding programme comes to the fore

A riding horse in-hand champion will make her debut at HOYS, a Welsh section A continues success for breeder and a pony bought for £750 proves a worthy purchase

Four of the greatest riders of all time pinpoint the one horse that changed their lives – and the course of sporting history – forever, writes Kate Johnson