Rachael Blackmore is one of horse racing’s most familiar figures and her decision to retire last season took many by surprise, but as Ellie Kelly discovers, she’s far from resting on her laurels

A Sandown winner proves “absolutely massive” for connections and two mighty mares go head-to-head in Ireland

‘The horses who made me’

EX-RACEHORSES l RETRAINING

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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