There’s a last-minute change of huntsman for the Bedale opening meet, and hounds do their very best in less-than-ideal conditions

FITZWILLIAM (MILTON) 5 November Edited by Catherine Austen ...

Shared rides, developing riders and comeback horses produced a series of hardearned victories

Three established trainers relish a brace of wins each while connections enjoy success with new horses

Kim Bailey on the new-style hurdles and repercussions from the budget

Until just after 10pm, it was a normal Saturday night at The Spaniard’s Inn on Hampstead Heath. Glasses clinking, the background radiation of chatter and high spirits, staff dashing to and fro because