Get set for the grand national

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

Matt James looks at the likely star contenders for the British Grand Prix showdown this weekend

A Fell remains on form to land a cash prize, a lead-rein competitor lands a pleasant surprise for her anxious parents and a young rider reaps reward for dedication

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

Horses and ponies cement their names in the history books as dreams are made at Scotland’s premier agricultural show

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