A star is born

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

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 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

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

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