ONLY IN HORSE & HOUND

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

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

Just a fortnight after winning two grands prix in one day Scott Brash repeats the feat, and it’s a bonanza for the Breen team

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