A holiday from competition helps the grand prix winner, while a new purchase for China makes his mark

Small pony premier, Kelsall Hill EC, Cheshire ALL ...

A breakthrough for a horse bought on a whim, four-title dominance and a switched-discipline success story headline this week’s action

This week provides a regional hat-trick, home bred breakthroughs and former eventers flying in new careers as they secure championship tickets

There’s a long-awaited grand prix breakthrough and Hickstead tickets are secured, plus a sole treble clear steals the show

Champion progeny across eventing and showjumping, exceptional rideability and lasting soundness have cemented Diarado as one of Europe’s leading modern sires. Pippa Roome explores his story