Connections are in the red

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 firm favourite makes good on his classmate’s prediction as he speeds to victory on his home-bred first-timer

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

A Brit has two in the Derby trial top three, and two brothers go head-to-head in one of the week’s contests

Max Warburton and his girlfriend Susie Berry enjoy a one-two in the showcase class, while bright prospects shine in the three-star sections