The brilliant Gino F is back where he belongs after injury and a former pony European rider is “shocked” to claim her first championship

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories

The popular grey sashays to an emotional win in the first Grade One of the season and a father and son team up for the best day of their careers

Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses

A Christmas shopping trip turns into a chance to catch up on pony gossip for Tessa Waugh , who is on the back foot as far as present buying is concerned but replete with tales of happy new homes

Generations shared the spotlight – from a stallion and his daughter at grand prix to young riders stepping up – and a former broodmare finds new success