From illness comebacks to shared rides and patiently produced horses, championship tickets were secured across three venues

Aintree Winter Classic II, Merseyside JAMES SMITH remains ...

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

Buying great horses isn’t all about six-figure sums and flashy auctions. Luz Wollocombe finds out from top riders about the special purchases that changed their lives

‘The horses who made me’

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