‘a shock to his system’

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 pathfinding round results in a “surprise win”, a rider bounces back to form post-injury and a formidable combination brings home a brace of tickets

A small animal vet storms to a first win with her £700 purchase, while a former Badminton grassroots winner triumphs with new jockey

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

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