With 36 years in hunt service behind him, Robert McCarthy is one of the country’s most senior and most respected huntsmen. He talks to Tessa Waugh about Crufts, the current situation and life in Northumberland

Winter preparation paid dividends with confident step-ups, big scores and emerging talent delivered across the levels

James Bowen earns redemption from one of the lowest days of his career, to triumph with a catch ride on a legend

An owner/trainer/ rider returned to Revesby Park in style as a new trainer debuted successfully and a jockey starred across two meetings

NATIONAL CHAMPION AND 1950s RACING PIONEER

Hattie Pearson is a busy woman. She’s the weekday afternoon presenter on Hits Radio, spending three hours each day on air. She also DJs across Manchester and beyond, and her queer club night, Girls on