National hunt lad

This year’s Grand National-winning jockey talks us through the race, explains why he’ll always be an amateur – and shares a few secrets about his legendary father with Kate Johnson

Rupert Bell on “earning his spurs” in frontline journalism, family ties to racing, hunting and royalty – and the spy in his midst

Sharon Thomas on the appeal of local shows, an ill-timed back flip, the joyful chaos of entertaining children – and smuggled dogs

Rosemary White recalls the gritty mare who won 15 races and survived a gallop down a dual carriageway – and eating humble pie in front of the Duke of Beaufort

The Rio Olympic champion talks movie-making, Big Star and concerns around social licence – and what would tempt him back into the saddle – with Jennifer Donald

With a new yard and a Group One winner already in the bag this season, George Boughey has Royal Ascot in his sights. Martha Terry spends a morning at Craven House Stables