“he’s a proper horseman”

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

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 six-year-old steps up with serious power, a para comeback ends in victory and a home-bred pony proves he’s one to watch

Michael Eilberg scores five wins, a grand prix winner regains her confidence and one of Becky Moody’s upcoming gems returns to the fray

Young talent shows class in National Series