Vets, doctors and volunteers all play a part in helping point-to-points run safely. Euan Laidlaw MRCVS outlines how they do so

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A 10-horse trainer could have a live Gold Cup contender while racing fans keep Sir Gino in their thoughts

TAKING A MAJOR PUNT

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

James Bowen earns redemption from one of the lowest days of his career, to triumph with a catch ride on a legend