‘we’ve stuck our heads down’

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

Robert Whitaker lifts the Boomerang Trophy on which his father John, uncle Michael and cousin William – whom he beat in this year’s jump-off – have already etched their names

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 Highland pony scores a double win, an eight-year-old bags her first HOYS ticket and a one-eyed ex-racehorse wins at Hickstead

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

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