OPINION

PAU 23–26 October

Nicole Brown on her trajectory from fangirling Mary King to commentating alongside Ian Stark – and how her curious nature has stood her in good stead

Attendance may be waning at race meetings, but the latest Cheltenham Racecourse CEO has solutions. Guy Lavender discusses Festival tweaks and the magic of horses with Kate Johnson

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores