Veteran racehorses are celebrated at Sandown and we reflect on some cracking highlights from the festive period

BSHA Rising Star finals

Leo Lamb triumphs with a seriously exciting 10-year-old “with team potential” and a horse fills a sad void for one winning rider

Two female trainers dominate at Horseheath with multiple victories, while point-to-pointing bids farewell to record holder Will Biddick

H&H’s editors highlight this season’s moments, events and horses to celebrate in their sports – plus a few shocks we really didn’t see coming

Which rising stars will break through the ranks this season? H&H holds the crystal ball