As winter relinquishes its grip, Tessa Waugh enjoys a copybook meet, with convivial chat, springy turf and good sport – while the real hunting aficionados demonstrate their teleporting skills

Raffy Dawson claims Aintree’s winter JA classic spoils ...

The relentlessly positive spirit of the VWH hounds and their huntsman is infectious during a good day’s sport

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

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

Young stars deliver the goods and home-breds delight their connections