Artist Darren Bird, known as Birdie, on the emotional moments that inspire his drawings, and his passion for horses and those who care for them

David Broome has ridden several household names in his career, but he holds special affection for a certain grey thoroughbred with an arrogant swagger, who drew fans from rivals, team-mates and spectators alike, writes Bernard Bale

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The popular grey sashays to an emotional win in the first Grade One of the season and a father and son team up for the best day of their careers

Guenther Steiner is that rare thing in modern motor sport: a genuine character; a straight-talking, old-school racer in an era of corporate jargon and marketing polish. Not despite that, but rather be

Going hunting without your own hunter is an increasingly popular choice for a range of reasons, finds Lucy Higginson