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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

Adam Short on his path to the top, his Adele moment at Paris 2025, and why attention to detail is key

At Tattersalls’ Craven Breeze-Up Sale, raw talent meets million-guinea bids in “proper high-end poker”. Martha Terry uncovers racing’s elite marketplace

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

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

The showing producer’s Stanley Grange Stud welcomed its first foal in five years this spring. Bethan Simons finds out more about his comeback