As Michael looks to the future of Manor House Stables, he decides to teach his son James the ropes to get him more involved in the family business. James' first test is to entertain owners at a race out in Bahrain, but a degenerative eye condition complicates his potential role in the business.

It's Royal Ascot & a chance for Michael to 'mix it with the big boys' on the biggest stage of all… but when his star horse fails to perform in training, dreams of the Winners Enclosure look shaky. Gemma's own gruelling training schedule steps up a gear as her race approaches, while Emily takes a big step towards being the first Owen to go to university.