‘ the best he’s ever jumped’

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

Carl Hester and Fame raise the bar, while para contenders battle for Europeans spots and young stars shine across the levels

A long-striding gelding nets a first grand prix win and a rider stages a winning comeback

A rider lands a second Royal Highland grand prix nine years since his first and a superstar is back from injury

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