Long-awaited victory

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

A Highland pony scores a double win, an eight-year-old bags her first HOYS ticket and a one-eyed ex-racehorse wins at Hickstead

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 rider lands a second Royal Highland grand prix nine years since his first and a superstar is back from injury

A mighty stallion produces a coming-of-age grand prix performance under Anthony Condon and a teenager clears 7ft 3in to share the puissance spoils

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