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

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

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

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

A 10-horse trainer could have a live Gold Cup contender while racing fans keep Sir Gino in their thoughts

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