Attendance may be waning at race meetings, but the latest Cheltenham Racecourse CEO has solutions. Guy Lavender discusses Festival tweaks and the magic of horses with Kate Johnson

HIGHLIGHTS 20–26 October

PAU 23–26 October

Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

A former equine wild child comes good with a breathtaking Champions Stakes success and two rank outsiders spring huge surprises

Formula Ford’s Walter Hayes Trophy showpiece at Silverstone this weekend is set to thrill once again, as Graham Keilloh explains