“it was shocking to see the weight he lost”

Novice champions Sophie Douglas and Paquino V’ant Goovahof ...

From debut wins to emotional salutes, this week delivers rising stars, loyal partnerships and eye-catching comebacks

‘One day I thought, I’m either going to give up or I’m going to get on with life, and I chose the latter’

Sammie-Jo Coffin celebrates, one accident-prone rider bounces back and a teacher has her pupils cheering

A “classic spicy” chestnut and a comeback mare, a fascinating part-bred and a coloured star of the future all make their mark

From fairy-tale farewells to fresh starts, this year’s finals delivered emotional wins and fierce competition