Nicole Brown on her trajectory from fangirling Mary King to commentating alongside Ian Stark – and how her curious nature has stood her in good stead

OPINION

Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock

If you borrowed a top rider’s headphones, what would you hear? Bethany Stone finds out

HIGHLIGHTS 13–19 October