H&H’s editors highlight this season’s moments, events and horses to celebrate in their sports – plus a few shocks we really didn’t see coming

World Cup

Harry Charles and Casquo Blue begin 2026 with grand prix glory, just pipping Scott Brash and Hello Folie

CSI5* classes

A producer makes a new mark on the history books, and first-timers impress at this most prestigious native celebration

A 20-year-old Irishman scores his biggest win so far in the show’s concluding grand prix and another London debutant stands leading rider with three wins