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Charlotte Dujardin’s latest star, Royal Ascot, and other things the horse world is talking about

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Charlotte Dujardin’s latest star, Royal Ascot, and other things the horse world is talking about

Imhotep won the grand prix and grand prize at Wellington CDI3* under Charlotte Dujardin. Imhoteps is a grand novice. The British team at the world championships may be without Carl Hester this time.

Royal Ascot gets under way today. There are five days of racing and 36 races to savour. The Queen is not expected to attend.

There's a mini heatwave forecast for this week in the UK. H&H testing team put a range of fly rugs through their paces.

Horse & Hound magazine is delivered to your door every Thursday. It's packed with all the latest news and reports, as well as interviews, specials, nostalgia, vet and training advice.

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