A holiday from competition helps the grand prix winner, while a new purchase for China makes his mark

A breakthrough for a horse bought on a whim, four-title dominance and a switched-discipline success story headline this week’s action

Small yards hit the headlines, as a yard favourite strikes in the £150,000 feature race and a €5,000 purchase triumphs in a Grade Two

From being bought in the snow in Finland to becoming a potential World Championship horse, Samantha Lissington’s ride has come a long way in a year. Pippa Roome finds out more

From performing at HOYS to doubling in Disney films, Hannah Miller-Burton on dealing with challenges and rewiring her brain to learn to fall off

Champion progeny across eventing and showjumping, exceptional rideability and lasting soundness have cemented Diarado as one of Europe’s leading modern sires. Pippa Roome explores his story