Jake Saywell tops an A-list grand prix field and a striking appaloosa hits flying form with her new rider

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

Raffy Dawson claims Aintree’s winter JA classic spoils ...

Young stars deliver the goods and home-breds delight their connections

As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

The relentlessly positive spirit of the VWH hounds and their huntsman is infectious during a good day’s sport