Legendary dressage mare bows out of competition

A veteran mare retains her crown, a Connemara is unstoppable and a home-bred Glamourdale daughter makes a strong statement

A poignant freestyle triumph, long-awaited victories that rewrite the script and young horses impress in depth

HIGHLIGHTS 18–25 May

Jockey Rachael Blackmore is retiring from the saddle, having made racing history

Tributes have flooded in to this “fierce competitor and inspirational mentor” who did so much to help others

EQUINE AGEING l CAREER LONGEVITY