In the latest of his occasional series on greatest huntsmen he knew personally, Alastair Jackson recounts the life of the popular Sidney Bailey, who hunted the VWH for four decades

How do we give our horses the retirement they deserve in old age, whether they’ve been a superstar or a happy hacker? Suzi Lewis-Barned finds out

HIGHLIGHTS 20–26 October

Djelo lights up Wetherby, Willie Mullins stuns in the USA and a hero lands his 10th Grade One

BICTON ARENA (2) 22–26 October

It’s time for new beginnings in Tessa Waugh’s circle, as a friend finds a new steed with witchy approval and son Alec casts off his L-plates, sparking memories of her rockstar driving instructor